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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC  20549

 

Form 10-K

(Mark One)

[X]   ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009

 

or

 

[ ]   TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the transition period from _________to _________

 

Commission file number 0-11935

 

CENTURY PROPERTIES FUND XIX, LP

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware

94-2887133

(State or other jurisdiction of

(I.R.S. Employer

incorporation or organization)

Identification No.)

 

55 Beattie Place, PO Box 1089

Greenville, South Carolina  29602

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

Registrant's telephone number, including area code (864) 239-1000

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

None

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:

 

Units of Limited Partnership Interest

(Title of class)

 

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes [ ] No [X]

 

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Act. Yes [ ] No [X]

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes [X] No [ ]

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). [ ] Yes  [ ] No

 

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K (229.405 of this chapter) is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of the registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. [X]

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer”, “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

Large accelerated filer £

Accelerated filer £

Non-accelerated filer £(Do not check if a

smaller reporting company)

Smaller reporting company S

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act). Yes [ ] No [X]

 

State the aggregate market value of the voting and non-voting partnership interests held by non-affiliates computed by reference to the price at which the partnership interests were last sold, or the average bid and asked price of such partnership interests as of the last business day of the registrant’s most recently completed second fiscal quarter.  No market exists for the limited partnership interests of the Registrant, and, therefore, no aggregate market value can be determined.

 

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

None

 


FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a “safe harbor” for forward-looking statements in certain circumstances. Certain information included in this Annual Report contains or may contain information that is forward-looking within the meaning of the federal securities act, including, without limitation, statements regarding the effect of redevelopments, the Partnership’s future financial performance, including the Partnership’s ability to maintain current or meet projected occupancy and rent levels, and the effect of government regulations. Actual results may differ materially from those described in these forward-looking statements and, in addition, will be affected by a variety of risks and factors some of which are beyond the Partnership’s control including, without limitation: financing risks, including the availability and cost of financing and the risk that the Partnership’s cash flows from operations may be insufficient to meet required payments of principal and interest; natural disasters and severe weather such as hurricanes; national and local economic conditions; the general level of interest rates; energy costs; the terms of governmental regulations that affect the Partnership’s properties and interpretations of those regulations; the competitive environment in which the Partnership operates; real estate risks, including fluctuations in real estate values and the general economic climate in local markets and competition for residents in such markets; insurance risk, including the cost of insurance; development risks; litigation, including costs associated with prosecuting or defending claims and any adverse outcomes; and possible environmental liabilities, including costs, fines or penalties that may be incurred due to necessary remediation of contamination of properties presently owned or previously owned by the Partnership. Readers should carefully review the Partnership’s financial statements and the notes thereto, as well as the other documents the Partnership files from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

                                       PART I

 

Item 1.     Business

 

Century Properties Fund XIX, LP (the "Partnership" or "Registrant") was organized in August 1982, as a California limited partnership under the Uniform Limited Partnership Act of the California Corporations Code.  Fox Partners II, a California general partnership, is the general partner of the Partnership. The general partners of Fox Partners II are Fox Capital Management Corporation ("FCMC" or the "Managing General Partner"), a California corporation, and Fox Realty Investors ("FRI"), a California general partnership. The Managing General Partner is a subsidiary of Apartment Investment and Management Company ("AIMCO"), a publicly traded real estate investment trust. The term of the Partnership is scheduled to expire on December 31, 2024.

 

The Partnership's Registration Statement, filed pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933 (No. 2-79007), was declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 20, 1983.  Beginning in September 1983 through October 1984, the Partnership offered 90,000 Limited Partnership Units and sold 89,292 units having an initial cost of $89,292,000. The net proceeds of this offering were used to acquire thirteen income-producing real estate properties. Since its initial offering, the Partnership has not received, nor have limited partners been required to make, additional capital contributions. The Partnership's original property portfolio was geographically diversified with properties acquired in seven states. The Partnership's acquisition activities were completed in June 1985 and since then the principal activity of the Partnership has been managing its portfolio. One property was sold in each of the years 1988, 1992, 1993, 1994, 2003, 2005, 2006 and 2008. In addition, one property was foreclosed on in 1993. See "Item 2. Properties" for a description of the Partnership's remaining four properties.

 

On October 2, 2008, the Partnership changed its domicile from California to Delaware by merging with and into Century Properties Fund XIX, LP, a Delaware limited partnership, with the Delaware partnership as the surviving entity in the merger. The merger was undertaken pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of August 29, 2008, by and between the California partnership and the Delaware partnership. All references herein to the Partnership shall mean Century Properties Fund XIX, a California limited partnership, for all periods prior to October 2, 2008 and Century Properties Fund XIX, LP, a Delaware limited partnership, for all periods from and after October 2, 2008.

 

Under the merger agreement, each unit of limited partnership interest in the California partnership was converted into an identical unit of limited partnership interest in the Delaware partnership and the general partnership interest in the California partnership previously held by the general partner was converted into a general partnership interest in the Delaware partnership. All interests in the Delaware partnership outstanding immediately prior to the merger were cancelled in the merger.

 

The voting and other rights of the limited partners provided for in the partnership agreement were not changed as a result of the merger. In the merger, the partnership agreement of the California partnership was adopted as the partnership agreement of the Delaware partnership, with the following changes: (i) references therein to the California Uniform Limited Partnership Act were amended to refer to the Delaware Revised Uniform Limited Partnership Act; (ii) a description of the merger was added; (iii) the name of the partnership was changed to “Century Properties XIX, LP” and (iv) a provision was added that gives the general partner authority to establish different designated series of limited partnership interests that have separate rights with respect to specified partnership property, and profits and losses associated with such specified property.

 

The Partnership is engaged in the business of operating and holding real estate properties. The Partnership is a “closed” limited partnership real estate syndicate formed to acquire multi-family residential properties.

 

The Partnership has no employees and depends on the Managing General Partner and its affiliates for property management services and administration of all Partnership activities. The Partnership Agreement provides for certain payments to affiliates for services and as reimbursement of certain expenses incurred by affiliates on behalf of the Partnership. 

 

A further description of the Partnership's business is included in "Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" included in this Form 10-K.

 

Item 2.     Properties

 

The following table sets forth the Partnership's investment in properties:

 

 

Date of

 

 

Property

Purchase

Type of Ownership

Use

 

 

 

 

Lakeside at Vinings Mountain

12/83

Fee ownership subject to

Apartment

  Atlanta, Georgia

 

  first and second

220 units

 

 

  mortgages

 

 

 

 

 

Greenspoint at Paradise Valley

02/84

Fee ownership subject to

Apartment

  Phoenix, Arizona

 

  first, second, third

336 units

 

 

  and fourth mortgages

 

 

 

 

 

The Peak at Vinings Mountain

04/84

Fee ownership subject to

Apartment

  Atlanta, Georgia

 

  first and second

280 units

 

 

  mortgages

 

 

 

 

 

Tamarind Bay Apartments

07/84

Fee ownership subject to

Apartment

  St. Petersburg, FL

 

  first and second

200 units

 

 

mortgages

 

 

On June 2, 2008, the Partnership sold Plantation Crossing Apartments to a third party for a gross sale price of approximately $11,350,000.  The net proceeds realized by the Partnership were approximately $11,180,000 after payment of closing costs. The Partnership used approximately $3,728,000 of the net proceeds to repay the mortgage encumbering the property.  As a result of the sale, the Partnership recorded a gain of approximately $7,180,000, and a loss on the early extinguishment of debt of approximately $301,000 due to the write off of unamortized loan costs and a prepayment penalty of approximately $219,000.

 

Schedule of Properties

 

Set forth below for each of the Partnership’s properties is the gross carrying value, accumulated depreciation, depreciable life, method of depreciation and Federal tax basis.

 

 

Gross

 

 

Method

 

 

Carrying

Accumulated

Depreciable

of

Federal

Property

Value

Depreciation

Life

Depreciation

Tax Basis

 

(in thousands)

 

 

(in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lakeside at Vinings

 

 

 

 

 

Mountain

 $27,190

  $14,966

5-30 yrs

S/L

  $ 9,657

Greenspoint at Paradise

 

 

 

 

 

Valley

  25,830

   14,868

5-30 yrs

S/L

    7,585

The Peak at Vinings 

 

 

 

 

 

Mountain

  31,741

   16,514

5-30 yrs

S/L

   12,044

Tamarind Bay Apartments

  12,395

    7,931

5-30 yrs

S/L

    3,739

 

 $97,156

  $54,279

 

 

  $33,025

 

See "Note A – Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies" to the financial statements included in "Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data" for a description of the Partnership's depreciation and capitalization policies.


Schedule of Property Indebtedness

 

The following table sets forth certain information relating to the loans encumbering the Partnership's properties.

 

 

Principal

 

 

 

Principal

 

Balance At

 

 

 

Balance

 

December 31,

Interest

Period

Maturity

Due At

Property

2009

Rate (1)

Amortized

Date

Maturity (2)

 

(in thousands)

 

 

 

(in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lakeside at Vinings

 Mountain

 

 

 

 

 

 1st mortgage

  $ 5,766

4.41%

25 yrs

07/01/13

$ 4,592

 2nd mortgage

    3,900

5.57%

30 yrs

07/01/13

  3,705

Greenspoint at Paradise

 

 

 

 

 

 Valley

 

 

 

 

 

 1st mortgage

    9,927

5.31%

25 yrs

05/01/12(3)

  9,262

 2nd mortgage

    2,935

5.79%

25 yrs

05/01/12(3)

  2,791

 3rd mortgage

    1,712

5.82%

25 yrs

05/01/12(3)

  1,629

 4th mortgage

    1,712

5.82%

25 yrs

05/01/12(3)

  1,630

The Peak at Vinings

 Mountain

 

 

 

 

 

 1st mortgage

    6,512

4.41%

25 yrs

07/01/13

  5,186

 2nd mortgage

    3,900

5.56%

30 yrs

07/01/13

  3,705

Tamarind Bay Apartments

 

 

 

 

 

 1st mortgage

    3,890

7.11%

30 yrs

09/01/21

  2,993

 2nd mortgage

    3,036

6.31%

30 yrs

09/01/21

  2,430

 

  $43,290

 

 

 

$37,923

 

(1)   Fixed rate mortgages.

 

(2)   See “Note B – Mortgage Notes Payable” to the financial statements included in “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” for information with respect to the Partnership's ability to prepay these loans and other specific details about the loans.

 

(3)   The Partnership anticipates the mortgage lender to exercise its option to call the mortgages due in full on the first call date of May 1, 2012. The first mortgage has a stated maturity of June 1, 2030.  The second, third and fourth mortgages have a stated maturity of October 1, 2033.

 

On March 30, 2007, the Partnership obtained an increase of $6,500,000 to the maximum principal amount available under the existing mortgage on Greenspoint at Paradise Valley. Greenspoint at Paradise Valley recently completed a redevelopment project. The additional availability under the mortgage was comprised of an initial advance (“Note B”) of $3,000,000 that was made to the Partnership on March 30, 2007, and two earn-out advances of $1,750,000 each (“Note C” and “Note D”), that were available to the Partnership in connection with the redevelopment of the property. To obtain the Note C advance, the Partnership must not have prepaid Note B and must have completed and paid for the portion of the redevelopment improvements with an aggregate cost of at least $6,500,000.  The deadline to satisfy the Note C criteria was December 27, 2007. The Partnership met the criteria to earn the Note C funding and accordingly on January 18, 2008, received the earn-out advance of $1,750,000. To obtain the Note D advance, the Partnership must not have prepaid Notes B and C and must have completed and paid for the remaining portion of the redevelopment improvements with an aggregate cost of approximately $2,300,000. The deadline to satisfy the Note D criteria was May 28, 2008. The Partnership met the criteria to earn the Note D funding and accordingly on June 4, 2008, received the earn-out advance of $1,750,000.

 

The existing mortgage agreement, dated May 17, 2005, was modified to reflect the increase in indebtedness from $11,000,000 to $17,500,000.  The maturity date and interest rate for the existing mortgage remains unchanged as a result of the modification.   Note B has a fixed interest rate of 5.79% per annum, with interest only payments due from May 2007 through October 2008. Note B also required a one time principal payment of $1,000 on March 1, 2008. Payments of principal and interest shall be made in 300 successive monthly installments commencing on November 1, 2008, and continuing through the maturity date of October 1, 2033. The lender can exercise a call option on the outstanding indebtedness, at its sole discretion, on May 1, 2012, and every fifth anniversary thereafter. The mortgage principal balance at May 2012 will be approximately $15,312,000. Notes C and D each have fixed interest rates of 5.82% per annum, with monthly interest only payments commencing on the first day of the second calendar month following the date of disbursement, until November 1, 2008, when monthly payments of principal and interest shall be made for 300 successive monthly installments continuing through the maturity date of October 1, 2033.  The Partnership paid approximately $20,000 in loan costs in connection with obtaining the Note C and D advances during the year ended December 31, 2008, which were capitalized and are included in other assets on the balance sheet included in “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data”.

 

On November 4, 2009, the Partnership obtained a second mortgage loan in the principal amount of $3,900,000 on Lakeside at Vinings Mountain.  The second mortgage loan bears interest at a fixed rate of 5.57% per annum, and requires monthly payments of principal and interest of approximately $22,000 beginning January 1, 2010 through the July 1, 2013 maturity date, with a balloon payment of approximately $3,705,000 due at maturity.  If no event of default exists at maturity, the maturity date will automatically be extended for one additional year, to July 1, 2014, during which period the mortgage would bear interest at the one-month LIBOR Index plus 350 basis points, and would require monthly payments of principal and interest.  The Partnership may prepay the second mortgage at any time with 30 days written notice to the lender subject to a prepayment penalty. Total capitalized loan costs associated with the new mortgage were approximately $116,000 and are included in other assets on the balance sheet included in “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data”.

 

On November 4, 2009, the Partnership obtained a second mortgage loan in the principal amount of $3,900,000 on The Peak at Vinings Mountain.  The second mortgage loan bears interest at a fixed interest rate of 5.56% per annum, and requires monthly payments of principal and interest of approximately $22,000 beginning January 1, 2010 through the July 1, 2013 maturity date, with a balloon payment of approximately $3,705,000 due at maturity. If no event of default exists at maturity, the maturity date will automatically be extended for one additional year, to July 1, 2014, during which period the mortgage would bear interest at the one-month LIBOR Index plus 350 basis points, and would require monthly payments of principal and interest.  The Partnership may prepay the second mortgage at any time with 30 days written notice to the lender subject to a prepayment penalty. Total capitalized loan costs associated with the new mortgage were approximately $122,000 and are included in other assets on the balance sheet included in “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data”.

 

Rental Rates and Occupancy

 

Average annual rental rates and occupancy for 2009 and 2008 for each property were as follows:

 

 

Average Annual

Average

 

Rental Rates

Occupancy

 

(per unit)

 

 

Property

2009

2008

2009

2008

Lakeside at Vinings Mountain (1)

  $11,121

  $10,655

92%

74%

Greenspoint at Paradise Valley

    9,144

    9,910

86%

84%

The Peak at Vinings Mountain (1)

   10,106

    9,704

93%

76%

Tamarind Bay Apartments

    8,397

    9,021

94%

93%

 

(1)         The Managing General Partner attributes the increases in occupancy at both Lakeside at ViningsMountain and The Peak at Vinings Mountain to units becoming available for rent, which had previously been unavailable for lease, as a result of the completion of redevelopment projects at the properties.

 

The real estate industry is highly competitive. All of the properties are subject to competition from other residential apartment complexes in the area.  The Managing General Partner believes that all of the properties are adequately insured.  Each property is an apartment complex which leases units for lease terms of one year or less.  No residential tenant leases 10% or more of the available rental space.  All of the properties are in good physical condition, subject to normal depreciation and deterioration as is typical for assets of this type and age.

 

Real Estate Taxes and Rates

 

Real estate taxes and rates in 2009 for each property were as follows:

 

 

2009

2009

 

Billing

Rate

 

(in thousands)

 

Lakeside at Vinings Mountain

   $  177

2.87%

Greenspoint at Paradise Valley

      163

0.91%

The Peak at Vinings Mountain

      225

2.87%

Tamarind Bay Apartments

      162

2.09%

 

Capital Improvements

 

Lakeside at Vinings Mountain

 

During the year ended December 31, 2009, the Partnership completed approximately $436,000 of capital improvements at Lakeside at Vinings Mountain arising from the redevelopment of the property. Additional capital improvements of approximately $237,000 were also completed, which consisted primarily of appliance and floor covering replacements. These improvements were funded from operating cash flow and advances from AIMCO Properties, L.P. In November 2006, the Partnership began a major redevelopment project at the property in order for it to become more competitive with other properties in the area in an effort to increase occupancy at the property. The redevelopment consisted of improvements to building exteriors, apartment interiors and common areas. The building exterior improvements consisted of upgrading of sidewalks, parking lots, doors, balconies and breezeways. The interior improvements consisted of upgrading appliances, kitchen and bathroom cabinetry and countertops, flooring, doors and light fixtures. The common area improvements consisted of upgrading the property’s pool, clubhouse and fitness facility, adding walking trails, gazebos and barbecue areas, converting the tennis court to a dog park, increasing the number of garage spaces and storage rooms and improving the property’s landscaping, exterior lighting and signage. The redevelopment was completed in July 2009 at a total cost of approximately $11,760,000. The Partnership regularly evaluates the capital improvement needs of the property. While the Partnership has no material commitments for property improvements and replacements, certain routine capital expenditures are anticipated during 2010. Such capital expenditures will depend on the physical condition of the property as well as anticipated cash flow generated by the property.

 

Greenspoint at Paradise Valley

 

During the year ended December 31, 2009, the Partnership completed approximately $5,000 of capital improvements at Greenspoint at Paradise Valley arising from the redevelopment of the property. Additional capital improvements of approximately $149,000 were also completed, which consisted primarily of air conditioning upgrades and floor covering replacement. These improvements were funded from operating cash flow. In November 2006, the Partnership began a major redevelopment project at the property in order for it to become more competitive with other properties in the area in an effort to increase occupancy at the property. The redevelopment consisted of improvements to building exteriors, apartment interiors and common areas. The building exterior improvements consisted of roof replacements to two buildings, exterior painting and upgrading of sidewalks, stairwells and windows. The interior improvements consisted of upgrading appliances, kitchen and bathroom cabinetry and countertops, flooring, doors and hardware and lighting. The common area improvements consisted of upgrading the property’s pool, hot tub, barbecue area, clubhouse and fitness facility, adding a new business center and improving the property’s landscaping, exterior lighting and signage. The redevelopment was completed in June 2009 at a total cost of approximately $9,404,000. The Partnership regularly evaluates the capital improvement needs of the property. While the Partnership has no material commitments for property improvements and replacements, certain routine capital expenditures are anticipated during 2010. Such capital expenditures will depend on the physical condition of the property as well as anticipated cash flow generated by the property.

 

The Peak at Vinings Mountain

 

During the year ended December 31, 2009, the Partnership completed approximately $153,000 of capital improvements at The Peak at Vinings Mountain arising from the redevelopment of the property.  Additional capital improvements of approximately $298,000 were also completed, which consisted primarily of appliance and floor covering replacements. These improvements were funded from operating cash flow and advances from AIMCO Properties, L.P. In November 2006, the Partnership began a major redevelopment project at the property in order for it to become more competitive with other properties in the area in an effort to increase occupancy at the property. The redevelopment consisted of improvements to building exteriors, apartment interiors and common areas.  The building exterior improvements consisted of upgrading of sidewalks, parking lots, doors, balconies and breezeways. The interior improvements consisted of upgrading appliances, kitchen and bathroom cabinetry and countertops, flooring, doors, light fixtures and heating and cooling elements. The common area improvements consisted of upgrading the property’s pool, clubhouse and fitness facility, adding a playground and dog park, increasing the number of garage spaces and storage rooms and improving the property’s landscaping, exterior lighting and signage. The redevelopment was completed in July 2009 at a total cost of approximately $13,839,000. The Partnership regularly evaluates the capital improvement needs of the property. While the Partnership has no material commitments for property improvements and replacements, certain routine capital expenditures are anticipated during 2010. Such capital expenditures will depend on the physical condition of the property as well as anticipated cash flow generated by the property.

 

Tamarind Bay Apartments

 

During the year ended December 31, 2009, the Partnership completed approximately $166,000 of capital improvements at Tamarind Bay Apartments, which consisted primarily of cabinet upgrades and floor covering replacement. These improvements were funded from operating cash flow. The Partnership regularly evaluates the capital improvement needs of the property. While the Partnership has no material commitments for property improvements and replacements, certain routine capital expenditures are anticipated during 2010. Such capital expenditures will depend on the physical condition of the property as well as anticipated cash flow generated by the property.

 

Capital expenditures will be incurred only if cash is available from operations, Partnership reserves or advances from AIMCO Properties, L.P., although AIMCO Properties, L.P. is not obligated to fund such advances. To the extent that capital improvements are completed, the Partnership's distributable cash flow, if any, may be adversely affected at least in the short term.

 

Item 3.     Legal Proceedings

 

As previously disclosed, AIMCO Properties, L.P. and NHP Management Company, both affiliates of the Managing General Partner, were defendants in a lawsuit, filed as a collective action in August 2003 in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, alleging that they willfully violated the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) by failing to pay maintenance workers overtime for time worked in excess of 40 hours per week (“overtime claims”). The plaintiffs also contended that AIMCO Properties, L.P. and NHP Management Company (“the Defendants”) failed to compensate maintenance workers for time that they were required to be "on-call" (“on-call claims”). In March 2007, the court in the District of Columbia decertified the collective action. In July 2007, plaintiffs’ counsel filed individual cases in Federal court in 22 jurisdictions.  In the second quarter of 2008, AIMCO Properties, L.P. settled the overtime cases involving 652 plaintiffs and established a framework for resolving the 88 remaining “on-call” claims and the attorneys’ fees claimed by plaintiffs’ counsel. As a result, the lawsuits asserted in the 22 Federal courts have been dismissed. During the fourth quarter of 2008, the Partnership paid approximately $2,000 for settlement amounts for alleged unpaid overtime to employees who had worked at the Partnership’s investment property.  At this time, the 88 remaining “on-call” claims and the attorneys’ fees claimed by plaintiffs’ counsel are not resolved. The parties have selected six “on-call” claims that will proceed forward through the arbitration process and have selected arbitrators. After those arbitrations have been completed the parties will revisit settling the on-call claims.  The first two arbitrations took place in December 2009, and the Defendants received a defense verdict against the first two claimants, and plaintiffs dismissed the claims of the next two claimants. The remaining two arbitrations will take place in April 2010. The Managing General Partner is uncertain as to the amount of any additional loss that may be allocable to the Partnership. Therefore, the Partnership cannot estimate whether any additional loss will occur or a potential range of loss.


PART II

 

Item 5.     Market for the Registrant's Common Equity, Related Security Holder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

 

The Partnership, a publicly-held limited partnership, offered and sold 89,292 limited partnership units (the “Units”) aggregating $89,292,000. The Partnership had 89,276 units outstanding held by 2,912 limited partners of record at December 31, 2009. Affiliates of the Managing General Partner owned 60,711.66 Units or 68.00% at December 31, 2009. No public trading market has developed for the Units, and it is not anticipated that such a market will develop in the future.

 

There were no distributions during the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008. Future cash distributions will depend on the levels of net cash generated from operations and the timing of debt maturities, property sales and/or refinancings. The Partnership's cash available for distribution is reviewed on a monthly basis. Given the amounts accrued and payable to affiliates of the Managing General Partner at December 31, 2009, it is not expected that the Partnership will generate sufficient funds from operations, after planned capital expenditures, to permit any distributions to its partners in 2010 or for the foreseeable future. See “Item 2. Properties – Capital Improvements” for information relating to anticipated capital expenditures at the properties.

 

In addition to its indirect ownership of the general partner interest in the Partnership, AIMCO and its affiliates owned 60,711.66 Units in the Partnership representing 68.00% of the outstanding Units at December 31, 2009. A number of these Units were acquired pursuant to tender offers made by AIMCO or its affiliates. It is possible that AIMCO or its affiliates will acquire additional Units in exchange for cash or a combination of cash and units in AIMCO Properties, L.P., the operating partnership of AIMCO, either through private purchases or tender offers. Pursuant to the Partnership Agreement, Unit holders holding a majority of the Units are entitled to take action with respect to a variety of matters that include, but are not limited to, voting on certain amendments to the Partnership Agreement and voting to remove the Managing General Partner. As a result of its ownership of 68.00% of the outstanding Units, AIMCO and its affiliates are in a position to influence all such voting decisions with respect to the Partnership. However, with respect to the 25,228.66 Units acquired on January 19, 1996, AIMCO IPLP, L.P. ("IPLP"), an affiliate of the Managing General Partner and of AIMCO, agreed to vote such Units: (i) against any increase in compensation payable to the Managing General Partner or to its affiliates; and (ii) on all other matters submitted by it or its affiliates, in proportion to the vote cast by third party unitholders. Except for the foregoing, no other limitations are imposed on IPLP's, AIMCO's or any other affiliates' right to vote each Unit held. Although the General Partner owes fiduciary duties to the limited partners of the Partnership, the Managing General Partner also owes fiduciary duties to both the General Partner and AIMCO as the sole stockholder of the Managing General Partner. As a result, the duties of the Managing General Partner, as managing general partner, to the Partnership and its limited partners may come into conflict with the duties of the Managing General Partner to AIMCO as its sole stockholder.

 

Item 7.     Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

 

This item should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and other items contained in this report.

 

The Partnership’s financial results depend upon a number of factors including the ability to attract and maintain tenants at the investment properties, interest rates on mortgage loans, costs incurred to operate the investment properties, general economic conditions and weather. As part of the ongoing business plan of the Partnership, the Managing General Partner monitors the rental market environment of its investment properties to assess the feasibility of increasing rents, maintaining or increasing occupancy levels and protecting the Partnership from increases in expenses. As part of this plan, the Managing General Partner attempts to protect the Partnership from the burden of inflation-related increases in expenses by increasing rents and maintaining a high overall occupancy level. However, the Managing General Partner may use rental concessions and rental rate reductions to offset softening market conditions; accordingly, there is no guarantee that the Managing General Partner will be able to sustain such a plan. Further, a number of factors that are outside the control of the Partnership such as the local economic climate and weather can adversely or positively affect the Partnership’s financial results.

 

Results of Operations

 

The Partnership’s net loss for the year ended December 31, 2009 was approximately $6,916,000 as compared to net income of approximately $197,000 for the year ended December 31, 2008. The statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2008 reflects the operations of Plantation Crossing Apartments as loss from discontinued operations due to its sale on June 2, 2008.

 

On June 2, 2008, the Partnership sold Plantation Crossing Apartments to a third party for a gross sale price of approximately $11,350,000.  The net proceeds realized by the Partnership were approximately $11,180,000 after payment of closing costs.  The Partnership used approximately $3,728,000 of the net proceeds to repay the mortgage encumbering the property.  As a result of the sale, the Partnership recorded a gain of approximately $7,180,000, which is included in gain from sale of discontinued operations, and a loss on the early extinguishment of debt of approximately $301,000 due to the write off of unamortized loan costs and a prepayment penalty of approximately $219,000, which is included in loss from discontinued operations for the year ended December 31, 2008.

 

The following table presents summarized results of operations related to the Partnership’s discontinued operations for the year ended December 31, 2008 (in thousands):

 

 

Year Ended

 

December 31, 2008

 

 

Revenues

        $ 637

Expenses

         (764)

Loss on early extinguishment of debt

         (301)

Loss from discontinued operations

        $(428)

 

The Partnership’s loss from continuing operations for the year ended December 31, 2009 was approximately $6,916,000, compared to loss from continuing operations of approximately $6,555,000 for the year ended December 31, 2008.  The increase in loss from continuing operations is due to an increase in total expenses, partially offset by an increase in total revenues.

 

Total expenses increased due to increases in both depreciation and interest expense, partially offset by decreases in operating, general and administrative and property tax expenses. Depreciation expense increased due to property improvements and replacements placed into service at all of the properties during the past twelve months due to the completion of the redevelopment projects.  Interest expense increased primarily due to a decrease in interest capitalized as a result of the redevelopment projects at the Partnership’s properties, the satisfaction of the Note D criteria related to the 2007 modification of the mortgage encumbering Greenspoint at Paradise Valley, which increased the carrying value of the mortgage and a larger average debt balance as a result of the second mortgages obtained on The Peak at Vinings Mountain and Lakeside at Vinings Mountain during 2009, partially offset by a decrease in interest on advances from an affiliate of the Managing General Partner as a result of a lower variable rate charged on such advances and a lower average advance balance.  Operating expenses decreased primarily due to decreases in advertising expenses, utilities and payroll and related benefits at The Peak at Vinings Mountain and Lakeside at Vinings Mountain, partially offset by an increase in management fees as a result of the increases in rental income at The Peak at Vinings Mountain and Lakeside at Vinings Mountain. The decrease in property tax expense is primarily due to a decrease in the assessed value of Tamarind Bay Apartments and the receipt of refunds during 2009 for the tax years 2008 and 2007 for successful appeals at the Peak at Vinings Mountain and Lakeside at Vinings Mountain, partially offset by a decrease in property taxes capitalized as a result of the completion of the redevelopment projects at the Partnership’s properties.

 

The decrease in general and administrative expenses is primarily due to a decrease in management reimbursements to an affiliate of the Managing General Partner as allowed under the Partnership Agreement. Also included in general and administrative expenses for the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008 are costs associated with the quarterly and annual communications with investors and regulatory agencies and the annual audit required by the Partnership Agreement.

 

Total revenues increased due to increases in both rental and other income.  Rental income increased primarily due to increases in occupancy and the average rental rate at The Peak at Vinings Mountain and Lakeside at Vinings Mountain, due to the completion of the redevelopments, partially offset by decreases in the average rental rate at Tamarind Bay Apartments and Greenspoint at Paradise Valley. Other income increased primarily due to increases in resident utility reimbursements at all of the investment properties and parking income at Lakeside at Vinings Mountain and The Peak at Vinings Mountain.

 

During 2006, the Partnership began major redevelopment projects at Greenspoint at Paradise Valley, The Peak at Vinings Mountain and Lakeside at Vinings Mountain in order for the properties to remain competitive with other properties in their respective local markets. The redevelopments were completed in June and July 2009 at a total cost of approximately $35,003,000. During the construction period, certain expenses were capitalized and are being depreciated over the remaining lives of the related assets.  During the year ended December 31, 2008, approximately $269,000 of construction period interest, approximately $50,000 of construction period real estate taxes and approximately $24,000 of other construction period operating costs were capitalized. No such costs were capitalized during the year ended December 31, 2009.

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

At December 31, 2009, the Partnership had cash and cash equivalents of approximately $132,000, compared to approximately $208,000 at December 31, 2008.  Cash and cash equivalents decreased approximately $76,000 due to approximately $1,494,000 and $83,000 of cash used in investing and financing activities, respectively, partially offset by approximately $1,501,000 of cash provided by operating activities. Cash used in investing activities consisted of property improvements and replacements. Cash used in financing activities consisted of repayment of advances from an affiliate of the Managing General Partner, principal payments made on the mortgages encumbering the Partnership’s investment properties, and loan costs paid, partially offset by proceeds from the second mortgages obtained on Lakeside at Vinings Mountain and The Peak at Vinings Mountain and advances from an affiliate of the Managing General Partner.

 

AIMCO Properties, L.P., an affiliate of the Managing General Partner has made available to the Partnership a credit line of up to $150,000 per property owned by the Partnership. During the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, this credit limit was exceeded and AIMCO Properties, L.P. advanced the Partnership approximately $909,000 and $14,767,000, respectively, to fund loan application deposits, operations, real estate taxes and redevelopment costs at the Partnership’s properties. AIMCO Properties, L.P. charges interest on advances under the terms permitted by the Partnership Agreement.  The interest rates charged on the outstanding advances made to the Partnership range from the prime rate plus 0.5% to a variable rate based on the prime rate plus a market rate adjustment for similar type loans.  Affiliates of the Managing General Partner review the market rate adjustment quarterly.  The interest rates on outstanding advances at December 31, 2009 ranged from 3.75% to 5.25%. Interest expense was approximately $1,156,000 and $1,335,000 for the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively. During the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, the Partnership repaid approximately $8,289,000 and $8,225,000, respectively, of advances and accrued interest. At December 31, 2009 and 2008, the total advances and accrued interest due to AIMCO Properties, L.P. were approximately $17,145,000 and $23,369,000, respectively, and are included in due to affiliates on the balance sheets included in “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data”. The Partnership may receive additional advances of funds from AIMCO Properties, L.P. although AIMCO Properties, L.P. is not obligated to provide such advances.  For more information on AIMCO Properties, L.P., including copies of its audited balance sheets, please see its reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

The sufficiency of existing liquid assets to meet future liquidity and capital expenditure requirements is directly related to the level of capital expenditures required at the properties to adequately maintain the physical assets and other operating needs of the Partnership and to comply with Federal, state, and local legal and regulatory requirements. The Managing General Partner monitors developments in the area of legal and regulatory compliance. The Partnership regularly evaluates the capital improvement needs of the properties.  While the Partnership has no material commitments for property improvements and replacements, certain routine capital expenditures are anticipated during 2010.  Such capital expenditures will depend on the physical condition of the properties as well as anticipated cash flow generated by the properties.  Capital expenditures will be incurred only if cash is available from operations, Partnership reserves or advances from AIMCO Properties, L.P., although AIMCO Properties, L.P. is not obligated to fund such advances. To the extent that capital improvements are completed, the Partnership's distributable cash flow, if any, may be adversely affected at least in the short term.

 

The Partnership’s assets are thought to be generally sufficient for any near term needs (exclusive of capital improvements and repayment of advances from affiliates) of the Partnership.  On March 30, 2007, the Partnership obtained an increase of $6,500,000 to the maximum principal amount available under the existing mortgage on Greenspoint at Paradise Valley. The additional availability under the mortgage is comprised of an initial advance (“Note B”) of $3,000,000 that was made to the Partnership on March 30, 2007, and two earn-out advances of $1,750,000 each (“Note C” and “Note D”), that were made to the Partnership on January 18, 2008 and June 4, 2008, respectively.

 

The existing mortgage agreement, with a current balance of approximately $16,286,000, was modified to reflect the increase in indebtedness from $11,000,000 to $17,500,000.  The maturity date and interest rate for the existing mortgage remains unchanged as a result of the modification.   Note B has a fixed interest rate of 5.79% per annum and Notes C and D each have fixed interest rates of 5.82% per annum.  The lender can exercise a call option on the outstanding indebtedness, at its sole discretion, on May 1, 2012, and every fifth anniversary thereafter. The mortgage principal balance at May 2012 will be approximately $15,312,000. The Partnership paid approximately $20,000 in loan costs in connection with obtaining the Note C and D advances during the year ended December 31, 2008, which were capitalized and are included in other assets on the balance sheets included in “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data”.

 

On November 4, 2009, the Partnership obtained a second mortgage loan in the principal amount of $3,900,000 on Lakeside at Vinings Mountain.  The second mortgage loan bears interest at a fixed rate of 5.57% per annum, and requires monthly payments of principal and interest of approximately $22,000 beginning January 1, 2010 through the July 1, 2013 maturity date, with a balloon payment of approximately $3,705,000 due at maturity.  If no event of default exists at maturity, the maturity date will automatically be extended for one additional year, to July 1, 2014, during which period the mortgage would bear interest at the one-month LIBOR Index plus 350 basis points, and would require monthly payments of principal and interest.  The Partnership may prepay the second mortgage at any time with 30 days written notice to the lender subject to a prepayment penalty. Total capitalized loan costs associated with the new mortgage were approximately $116,000 and are included in other assets on the balance sheets included in “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data”.

 

On November 4, 2009, the Partnership obtained a second mortgage loan in the principal amount of $3,900,000 on The Peak at Vinings Mountain.  The second mortgage loan bears interest at a fixed interest rate of 5.56% per annum, and requires monthly payments of principal and interest of approximately $22,000 beginning January 1, 2010 through the July 1, 2013 maturity date, with a balloon payment of approximately $3,705,000 due at maturity. If no event of default exists at maturity, the maturity date will automatically be extended for one additional year, to July 1, 2014, during which period the mortgage would bear interest at the one-month LIBOR Index plus 350 basis points, and would require monthly payments of principal and interest.  The Partnership may prepay the second mortgage at any time with 30 days written notice to the lender subject to a prepayment penalty. Total capitalized loan costs associated with the new mortgage were approximately $122,000 and are included in other assets on the balance sheets included in “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data”.

 

The mortgage indebtedness encumbering Tamarind Bay Apartments of approximately $6,926,000 matures in September 2021 at which time balloon payments of approximately $5,423,000 are required. The first mortgage indebtedness encumbering The Peak at Vinings Mountain and Lakeside at Vinings Mountain of approximately $12,278,000 matures in July 2013 at which time balloon payments of approximately $9,778,000 are required. The Managing General Partner will attempt to refinance such indebtedness and/or sell the properties prior to such maturity dates. If any property cannot be refinanced or sold for a sufficient amount, the Partnership will risk losing such property through foreclosure.

 

There were no distributions during the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008. Future cash distributions will depend on the levels of net cash generated from operations and the timing of debt maturities, property sales and/or refinancings. The Partnership's cash available for distribution is reviewed on a monthly basis. Given the amounts accrued and payable to affiliates of the Managing General Partner at December 31, 2009, it is not expected that the Partnership will generate sufficient funds from operations, after planned capital expenditures, to permit any distributions to its partners in 2010 or for the foreseeable future.

 

Other

 

In addition to its indirect ownership of the general partner interest in the Partnership, AIMCO and its affiliates owned 60,711.66 Units in the Partnership representing 68.00% of the outstanding Units at December 31, 2009. A number of these Units were acquired pursuant to tender offers made by AIMCO or its affiliates. It is possible that AIMCO or its affiliates will acquire additional Units in exchange for cash or a combination of cash and units in AIMCO Properties, L.P., the operating partnership of AIMCO, either through private purchases or tender offers. Pursuant to the Partnership Agreement, Unit holders holding a majority of the Units are entitled to take action with respect to a variety of matters that include, but are not limited to, voting on certain amendments to the Partnership Agreement and voting to remove the Managing General Partner. As a result of its ownership of 68.00% of the outstanding Units, AIMCO and its affiliates are in a position to influence all such voting decisions with respect to the Partnership. However, with respect to the 25,228.66 Units acquired on January 19, 1996, AIMCO IPLP, L.P. ("IPLP"), an affiliate of the Managing General Partner and of AIMCO, agreed to vote such Units: (i) against any increase in compensation payable to the Managing General Partner or to its affiliates; and (ii) on all other matters submitted by it or its affiliates, in proportion to the vote cast by third party unitholders. Except for the foregoing, no other limitations are imposed on IPLP's, AIMCO's or any other affiliates' right to vote each Unit held. Although the General Partner owes fiduciary duties to the limited partners of the Partnership, the Managing General Partner also owes fiduciary duties to both the General Partner and AIMCO as the sole stockholder of the Managing General Partner. As a result, the duties of the Managing General Partner, as managing general partner, to the Partnership and its limited partners may come into conflict with the duties of the Managing General Partner to AIMCO as its sole stockholder.

 

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

 

A summary of the Partnership’s significant accounting policies is included in "Note A – Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies" which is included in the financial statements in "Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data". The Managing General Partner believes that the consistent application of these policies enables the Partnership to provide readers of the financial statements with useful and reliable information about the Partnership’s operating results and financial condition.  The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires the Partnership to make estimates and assumptions. These estimates and assumptions affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements as well as reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.  Actual results could differ from these estimates. Judgments and assessments of uncertainties are required in applying the Partnership’s accounting policies in many areas.  The Partnership believes that of its significant accounting policies, the following may involve a higher degree of judgment and complexity.

 

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

 

Investment properties are recorded at cost, less accumulated depreciation, unless the carrying amount of the asset is not recoverable. If events or circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of a property may not be recoverable, the Partnership will make an assessment of its recoverability by comparing the carrying amount to the Partnership’s estimate of the undiscounted future cash flows, excluding interest charges, of the property.   If the carrying amount exceeds the estimated aggregate undiscounted future cash flows, the Partnership would recognize an impairment loss to the extent the carrying amount exceeds the estimated fair value of the property.

 

Real property investment is subject to varying degrees of risk.  Several factors may adversely affect the economic performance and value of the Partnership’s investment properties.  These factors include, but are not limited to, general economic climate; competition from other apartment communities and other housing options; local conditions, such as loss of jobs or an increase in the supply of apartments that might adversely affect apartment occupancy or rental rates; changes in governmental regulations and the related cost of compliance; increases in operating costs (including real estate taxes) due to inflation and other factors, which may not be offset by increased rents; changes in tax laws and housing laws, including the enactment of rent control laws or other laws regulating multi-family housing; and changes in interest rates and the availability of financing. Any adverse changes in these and other factors could cause an impairment of the Partnership’s assets.

 

Capitalized Costs Related to Redevelopment & Construction Projects

 

The Partnership capitalizes costs incurred in connection with capital expenditure activities, including redevelopment and construction projects. Costs including interest, property taxes and operating costs associated with redevelopment and construction projects are capitalized during periods in which redevelopment and construction projects are in progress. Included in these capitalized costs are payroll costs associated with time spent by site employees in connection with the planning, execution and control of all capital expenditure activities at the property level. 

 

Revenue Recognition

 

The Partnership generally leases apartment units for twelve-month terms or less.  The Partnership will offer rental concessions during particularly slow months or in response to heavy competition from other similar complexes in the area.  Rental income attributable to leases, net of any concessions, is recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease.  The Partnership evaluates all accounts receivable from residents and establishes an allowance, after the application of security deposits, for accounts greater than 30 days past due on current tenants and all receivables due from former tenants.


Item 8.     Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

 

 

CENTURY PROPERTIES FUND XIX, LP

 

LIST OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

      Balance Sheets - December 31, 2009 and 2008

 

      Statements of Operations - Years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008

 

Statements of Changes in Partners' Deficit - Years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008

 

      Statements of Cash Flows - Years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008

 

      Notes to Financial Statements

 


 

 

 

 

 

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

 

 

 

The Partners

CENTURY PROPERTIES FUND XIX, LP

 

 

We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of Century Properties Fund XIX, LP as of December 31, 2009 and 2008, and the related statements of operations, changes in partners' deficit, and cash flows for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2009. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Partnership's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.

 

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. We were not engaged to perform an audit of the Partnership’s internal control over financial reporting. Our audits included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Partnership’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

 

In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Century Properties Fund XIX, LP at December 31, 2009 and 2008, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2009, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

 

/s/ERNST & YOUNG LLP

 

 

 

Greenville, South Carolina

March 29, 2010

 


CENTURY PROPERTIES FUND XIX, LP

 

BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands, except unit data)

 

                                         

 

 

December 31,

 

2009

2008

Assets

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 $    132

 $    208

Receivables and deposits

      283

      257

Other assets

      885

      845

Investment properties (Notes B and F):

 

 

Land

    5,565

    5,565

Buildings and related personal property

   91,591

   90,147

 

   97,156

   95,712

Less accumulated depreciation

  (54,279)

  (46,451)

 

   42,877

   49,261

 

 $ 44,177

 $ 50,571

Liabilities and Partners' Deficit

 

 

Liabilities

 

 

Accounts payable

 $    160

 $    220

Tenant security deposit liabilities

      260

      269

Due to affiliates (Note D)

   17,288

   23,459

Accrued property taxes

       78

       78

Other liabilities

      468

      424

Mortgage notes payable (Note B)

   43,290

   36,572

 

   61,544

   61,022

Partners' Deficit

 

 

General partner

   (9,286)

   (8,470)

Limited partners (89,276 units issued and

 

 

outstanding)

   (8,081)

   (1,981)

 

  (17,367)

  (10,451)

 

 $ 44,177

 $ 50,571

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements


CENTURY PROPERTIES FUND XIX, LP

 

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(in thousands, except per unit data)

 

 

 

 

 

Years Ended December 31,

 

2009

2008

Revenues:

 

 

  Rental income

  $  9,032

  $  8,190

  Other income

       941

       868

Total revenues

     9,973

     9,058

 

 

 

Expenses:

 

 

  Operating

     4,744

     4,989

  General and administrative

       339

       446

  Depreciation

     7,828

     6,302

  Interest

     3,284

     3,124

  Property taxes

       694

       752

Total expenses

    16,889

    15,613

 

 

 

Loss from continuing operations

    (6,916)

    (6,555)

Loss from discontinued operations (Note A)

        --

      (428)

Gain from sale of discontinued operations (Note E)

        --

     7,180

Net (loss) income (Note C)

  $ (6,916)

  $    197

 

 

 

Net (loss) income allocated to general partner

  $   (816)

  $     38

Net (loss) income allocated to limited partners

    (6,100)

       159

 

  $ (6,916)

  $    197

Per limited partnership unit:

 

 

  Loss from continuing operations

  $ (68.32)

  $ (64.76)

  Loss from discontinued operations

        --

     (4.22)

  Gain from sale of discontinued operations

        --

     70.76

Net (loss) income

  $ (68.32)

  $   1.78

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements


CENTURY PROPERTIES FUND XIX, LP

 

STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN PARTNERS' DEFICIT

(in thousands, except unit data)

 

 

 

 

 

Limited

 

 

 

 

Partnership

General

Limited

 

 

Units

Partner

Partners

Total

 

 

 

 

 

Original capital contributions

89,292

 $    --

$ 89,292

$ 89,292

 

 

 

 

 

Partners’ deficit

 

 

 

 

  at December 31, 2007

89,287

$(8,508)

 $ (2,140)

 $(10,648)

 

 

 

 

 

Net income for the year ended

 

 

 

 

  December 31, 2008

    --

     38

     159

     197

 

 

 

 

 

Partners' deficit at

 

 

 

 

  December 31, 2008

89,287

 (8,470)

   (1,981)

  (10,451)

 

 

 

 

 

Abandonment of Units (Note A)

    (11)

    --

      --

      --

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss for the year ended

 

 

 

 

  December 31, 2009

    --

   (816)

   (6,100)

   (6,916)

 

 

 

 

 

Partners' deficit at

 

 

 

 

  December 31, 2009

89,276

$(9,286)

 $ (8,081)

 $(17,367)

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements


CENTURY PROPERTIES FUND XIX, LP

 

STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(in thousands)

 

 

Years Ended

 

December 31,

 

2009

2008

Cash flows from operating activities:

 

 

Net (loss) income

  $ (6,916)

 $    197

Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash

 

 

provided by (used in) operating activities:

 

 

Depreciation

     7,828

    6,521

Amortization of loan costs

       106

      105

Gain from sale of discontinued operations

        --

   (7,180)

Loss on early extinguishment of debt

        --

      301

Change in accounts:

 

 

Receivables and deposits

       (26)

       46

Other assets

        92

        1

Accounts payable

       (10)

     (191)

Tenant security deposit liabilities

        (9)

        5

Other liabilities

       44

     (41)

Due to affiliates

      392

     (78)

Net cash provided by (used in) operating

  activities

 

    1,501

 

    (314)

 

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities:

 

 

Property improvements and replacements

    (1,494)

  (17,181)

Net proceeds from sale of discontinued operations

        --

   11,180

Net cash used in investing activities

    (1,494)

   (6,001)

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities:

 

 

Payments on mortgage notes payable

    (1,082)

   (1,009)

Repayment of mortgage note payable

        --

   (3,728)

Proceeds from mortgage notes payable

     7,800

    3,500

Prepayment penalty paid

        --

     (219)

Advances from affiliate

       909

   14,767

Repayment of advances from affiliate

    (7,472)

   (6,967)

Loan costs paid

      (238)

      (20)

Net cash (used in) provided by financing

  activities

 

       (83)

 

    6,324

 

 

 

Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents

       (76)

        9

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year

       208

      199

Cash and cash equivalents at end of the year

  $    132

 $    208

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:

 

 

Cash paid for interest, net of capitalized interest

  $  2,781

 $  3,043

Supplemental disclosure of non-cash activity:

 

 

Property improvements and replacements included in

 

 

  accounts payable

  $     57

 $    107

 

Included in property improvements and replacements for the year ended December 31, 2008 are approximately $2,004,000 of property improvements and replacements which were included in accounts payable at December 31, 2007.

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements


CENTURY PROPERTIES FUND XIX, LP

 

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

December 31, 2009

 

Note A - Organization and Summary Significant Accounting Policies

 

Organization

 

Century Properties Fund XIX, LP (the "Partnership" or "Registrant"), is a California Limited Partnership organized in August 1982, to acquire, operate and ultimately sell residential apartment complexes.  As of December 31, 2009, the Partnership operated four residential apartment complexes located throughout the United States. The general partner of the Partnership is Fox Partners II, a California general partnership. The general partners of Fox Partners II are Fox Capital Management Corporation ("FCMC" or the "Managing General Partner"), a California corporation and Fox Realty Investors ("FRI"), a California general partnership. The Managing General Partner is a subsidiary of Apartment Investment and Management Company ("AIMCO"), a publicly traded real estate investment trust. The capital contributions of $89,292,000 ($1,000 per unit) were made by the limited partners, including 100 Limited Partnership Units purchased by FCMC. The term of the Partnership is scheduled to expire on December 31, 2024.

 

On October 2, 2008, the Partnership changed its domicile from California to Delaware by merging with and into Century Properties Fund XIX, LP, a Delaware limited partnership, with the Delaware partnership as the surviving entity in the merger. The merger was undertaken pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of August 29, 2008, by and between the California partnership and the Delaware partnership. All references herein to the Partnership shall mean Century Properties Fund XIX, a California limited partnership, for all periods prior to October 2, 2008 and Century Properties Fund XIX, LP, a Delaware limited partnership, for all periods from and after October 2, 2008.

 

Under the merger agreement, each unit of limited partnership interest in the California partnership was converted into an identical unit of limited partnership interest in the Delaware partnership and the general partnership interest in the California partnership previously held by the general partner was converted into a general partnership interest in the Delaware partnership. All interests in the Delaware partnership outstanding immediately prior to the merger were cancelled in the merger.

 

The voting and other rights of the limited partners provided for in the partnership agreement were not changed as a result of the merger. In the merger, the partnership agreement of the California partnership was adopted as the partnership agreement of the Delaware partnership, with the following changes: (i) references therein to the California Uniform Limited Partnership Act were amended to refer to the Delaware Revised Uniform Limited Partnership Act; (ii) a description of the merger was added; (iii) the name of the partnership was changed to “Century Properties XIX, LP” and (iv) a provision was added that gives the general partner authority to establish different designated series of limited partnership interests that have separate rights with respect to specified partnership property, and profits and losses associated with such specified property.

 

Subsequent Events

 

The Partnership’s management evaluated subsequent events through the time this Annual Report on Form 10-K was filed.

 

Basis of Presentation

 

The accompanying statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2008 reflects the operations of Plantation Crossing Apartments as loss from discontinued operations due to its sale on June 2, 2008 (see Note E).

 

The following table presents summarized results of operations related to the Partnership’s discontinued operations for the year ended December 31, 2008 (in thousands):

 

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

2008

 

 

Revenues

          $  637

Expenses

            (764)

Loss on early extinguishment of debt

            (301)

Loss from discontinued operations

          $ (428)

 

Recent Accounting Pronouncement

 

In June 2009, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 168, The FASB Accounting Standards Codification and the Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles—a replacement of FASB Statement No. 162, or SFAS No. 168, which is effective for financial statements issued for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009.  Upon the effective date of SFAS No. 168, the FASB Accounting Standards Codification, or the FASB ASC, became the single source of authoritative GAAP recognized by the FASB to be applied by nongovernmental entities. Rules and interpretive releases of the Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC, under authority of federal securities laws are also sources of authoritative GAAP for SEC registrants. The FASB ASC superseded all then-existing non-SEC accounting and reporting standards, and all other non-grandfathered non-SEC accounting literature not included in the FASB ASC is now non-authoritative.  Subsequent to the effective date of SFAS No. 168, the FASB will issue Accounting Standards Updates that serve to update the FASB ASC.

 

Use of Estimates

 

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

Abandoned Units

 

During the year ended December 31, 2009, the number of limited partnership units (the “Units”) decreased by 11 Units due to limited partners abandoning their Units.  In abandoning his or her Units, a limited partner relinquishes all right, title and interest in the Partnership as of the date of the abandonment.

 

Net (Loss) Income Per Limited Partnership Unit

 

Net (loss) income per Limited Partnership Unit is computed by dividing net (loss) income allocated to the limited partners by the number of Units outstanding at the beginning of the fiscal year. Per Unit information has been computed based on 89,287 Units outstanding for both 2009 and 2008.

 

Allocation of Income, Loss and Distribution

 

Net income, net loss and distributions of cash of the Partnership are allocated between general and limited partners in accordance with the provisions of the Partnership Agreement.

 

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

 

FASB ASC Topic 825, “Financial Instruments”, requires disclosure of fair value information about financial instruments, whether or not recognized in the balance sheet, for which it is practicable to estimate fair value. Fair value is defined as the amount at which the instruments could be exchanged in a current transaction between willing parties, other than in a forced or liquidation sale. The Partnership believes that the carrying amount of its financial instruments (except for long-term debt) approximates their fair value due to the short-term maturity of these instruments. The Partnership estimates the fair value of its long-term debt by discounting future cash flows using a discount rate commensurate with that currently believed to be available to the Partnership for similar term, long-term debt.  At December 31, 2009, the fair value of the Partnership's long-term debt at the Partnership's incremental borrowing rate approximated its carrying value.

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand and in banks. At certain times, the amount of cash deposited at a bank may exceed the limit on insured deposits.  Cash balances include approximately $38,000 and less than $1,000 at December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively, that are maintained by an affiliated management company on behalf of affiliated entities in cash concentration accounts.

 

Tenant Security Deposits

 

The Partnership requires security deposits from lessees for the duration of the lease and such deposits are included in receivables and deposits. Deposits are refunded when the tenant vacates, provided the tenant has not damaged the space and is current on rental payments.

 

Investment Properties

 

Investment properties consist of four apartment complexes and are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation, unless the carrying amount of the asset is not recoverable. The Partnership capitalizes costs incurred in connection with capital expenditure activities, including redevelopment and construction projects, other tangible property improvements and replacements of existing property components.  Costs including interest, property taxes and operating costs associated with redevelopment and construction projects are capitalized during periods in which redevelopment and construction projects are in progress. Costs incurred in connection with capital projects are capitalized where the costs of the project exceed $250.  Included in these capitalized costs are payroll costs associated with time spent by site employees in connection with the planning, execution and control of all capital expenditure activities at the property level. During the year ended December 31, 2008, the Partnership capitalized interest of approximately $269,000, property taxes of approximately $50,000, and operating costs of approximately $24,000. No such costs were capitalized during the year ended December 31, 2009. Capitalized costs are depreciated over the useful life of the asset.  Expenditures for ordinary repairs, maintenance and apartment turnover costs are expensed as incurred.

 

If events or circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of a property may not be recoverable, the Partnership will make an assessment of its recoverability by comparing the carrying amount to the Partnership’s estimate of the undiscounted future cash flows, excluding interest charges, of the property.   If the carrying amount exceeds the estimated aggregate undiscounted future cash flows, the Partnership would recognize an impairment loss to the extent the carrying amount exceeds the estimated fair value of the property. No adjustments for impairment of value were necessary for the years ending December 31, 2009 and 2008.

 

Depreciation

 

Depreciation is provided by the straight-line method over the estimated lives of the apartment property and related personal property.  For Federal income tax purposes, the modified accelerated cost recovery method is used for depreciation of (1) real property additions over 27 1/2 years and (2) personal property additions over 5 years.

 

Leases

 

The Partnership generally leases apartment units for twelve-month terms or less.  The Partnership will offer rental concessions during particularly slow months or in response to heavy competition from other similar complexes in the area.  Rental income attributable to leases, net of any concessions, is recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease.  The Partnership evaluates all accounts receivable from residents and establishes an allowance, after the application of security deposits, for accounts greater than 30 days past due on current tenants and all receivables due from former tenants.

 

Advertising Costs

 

The Partnership expenses the costs of advertising as incurred. Advertising costs of approximately $446,000 and $639,000 for the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively,are included in operating expense and loss from discontinued operations.

 

Deferred Costs

 

Loan costs of approximately $1,159,000 and $921,000 at December 31, 2009 and 2008, less accumulated amortization of approximately $484,000 and $378,000, respectively, are included in other assets. The loan costs are amortized over the terms of the related loan agreements and with respect to Greenspoint at Paradise Valley, through the first call date in May of 2012. The total amortization expense for the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008 was approximately $106,000 and $105,000, respectively, and is included in interest expense and loss from discontinued operations. Amortization expense is expected to be approximately $169,000 for each of the years 2010 and 2011, approximately $142,000 for 2012, approximately $70,000 for 2013 and approximately $16,000 for 2014.

 

Leasing commissions and other direct costs incurred in connection with successful leasing efforts are deferred and amortized over the terms of the related leases.  Amortization of these costs is included in operating expenses and loss from discontinued operations.

 

Segment Reporting

 

FASB ASC Topic 280-10, “Segment Reporting”, established standards for the way that public business enterprises report information about operating segments in annual financial statements and requires that those enterprises report selected information about operating segments in interim financial reports.  FASB ASC Topic 280-10 also established standards for related disclosures about products and services, geographic areas, and major customers.  As defined in FASB ASC Topic 280-10, the Partnership has only one reportable segment.

 


Note B - Mortgage Notes Payable

 

 

Principal

Balance At

December 31,

Monthly

 

 

Principal

 

Payment

Stated

 

Balance

 

Including

Interest

Maturity

Due At

Property

2009

2008

Interest

Rate (1)

Date

Maturity

 

(in thousands)

(in thousands)

 

 

(in thousands)

Lakesideat Vinings

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Mountain

 

 

 

 

 

 

1st mortgage

$ 5,766

$ 6,070

    $  47

4.41%

07/01/13

$ 4,592

2nd mortgage

  3,900

     --

       22

5.57%

07/01/13

  3,705

Greenspoint at

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Paradise Valley

 

 

 

 

 

 

1st mortgage

  9,927

 10,188

       66

5.31%

05/01/12(2)

  9,262

2nd mortgage

  2,935

  2,985

       19

5.79%

05/01/12(2)

  2,791

3rd mortgage

  1,712

  1,742

       11

5.82%

05/01/12(2)

  1,629

4th mortgage

  1,712

  1,745

       11

5.82%

05/01/12(2)

  1,630

The Peak at Vinings

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Mountain

 

 

 

 

 

 

1st mortgage

  6,512

  6,855

       53

4.41%

07/01/13

  5,186

2nd mortgage

  3,900

     --

       22

5.56%

07/01/13

  3,705

Tamarind Bay

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Apartments

 

 

 

 

 

 

1st mortgage

  3,890

  3,937

       27

7.11%

09/01/21

  2,993

2nd mortgage

  3,036

  3,050

       19

6.31%

09/01/21

  2,430

 

$43,290

$36,572

    $ 297

 

 

$37,923

 

(1)   Fixed rate mortgages.

 

(2)            The Partnership anticipates the mortgage lender to exercise its option to call the mortgages due in full on the first call date of May 1, 2012. The first mortgage has a stated maturity date of June 1, 2030.  The second, third and fourth mortgages have a stated maturity of October 1, 2033.

 

On March 30, 2007, the Partnership obtained an increase of $6,500,000 to the maximum principal amount available under the existing mortgage on Greenspoint at Paradise Valley. Greenspoint at Paradise Valley recently completed a redevelopment project (see Note F). The additional availability under the mortgage was comprised of an initial advance (“Note B”) of $3,000,000 that was made to the Partnership on March 30, 2007, and two earn-out advances of $1,750,000 each (“Note C” and “Note D”), that were available to the Partnership in connection with the redevelopment of the property. To obtain the Note C advance, the Partnership must not have prepaid Note B and must have completed and paid for the portion of the redevelopment improvements with an aggregate cost of at least $6,500,000.  The deadline to satisfy the Note C criteria was December 27, 2007. The Partnership met the criteria to earn the Note C funding and accordingly on January 18, 2008, received the earn-out advance of $1,750,000. To obtain the Note D advance, the Partnership must not have prepaid Notes B and C and must have completed and paid for the remaining portion of the redevelopment improvements with an aggregate cost of approximately $2,300,000. The deadline to satisfy the Note D criteria was May 28, 2008. The Partnership met the criteria to earn the Note D funding and accordingly on June 4, 2008, received the earn-out advance of $1,750,000.

 

The existing mortgage agreement dated May 17, 2005 was modified to reflect the increase in indebtedness from $11,000,000 to $17,500,000. The maturity date and interest rate for the existing mortgage remains unchanged as a result of the modification. Note B has a fixed interest rate of 5.79% per annum, with interest only payments due from May 2007 through October 2008. Note B also required a one time principal payment of $1,000 on March 1, 2008. Payments of principal and interest shall be made in 300 successive monthly installments commencing on November 1, 2008, and continuing through the maturity date of October 1, 2033. The lender can exercise a call option on the outstanding indebtedness, at its sole discretion, on May 1, 2012, and every fifth anniversary thereafter. The mortgage principal balance at May 2012 will be approximately $15,312,000. Notes C and D each have fixed interest rates of 5.82% per annum, with monthly interest only payments commencing on the first day of the second calendar month following the date of disbursement, until November 1, 2008, when monthly payments of principal and interest shall be made for 300 successive monthly installments continuing through the maturity date of October 1, 2033. The Partnership paid approximately $20,000 in loan costs in connection with obtaining the Note C and D advances during the year ended December 31, 2008, which were capitalized and are included in other assets.

 

On November 4, 2009, the Partnership obtained a second mortgage loan in the principal amount of $3,900,000 on Lakeside at Vinings Mountain.  The second mortgage loan bears interest at a fixed rate of 5.57% per annum, and requires monthly payments of principal and interest of approximately $22,000 beginning January 1, 2010 through the July 1, 2013 maturity date, with a balloon payment of approximately $3,705,000 due at maturity.  If no event of default exists at maturity, the maturity date will automatically be extended for one additional year, to July 1, 2014, during which period the mortgage would bear interest at the one-month LIBOR Index plus 350 basis points, and would require monthly payments of principal and interest.  The Partnership may prepay the second mortgage at any time with 30 days written notice to the lender subject to a prepayment penalty. Total capitalized loan costs associated with the new mortgage were approximately $116,000 and are included in other assets.

 

On November 4, 2009, the Partnership obtained a second mortgage loan in the principal amount of $3,900,000 on The Peak at Vinings Mountain.  The second mortgage loan bears interest at a fixed interest rate of 5.56% per annum, and requires monthly payments of principal and interest of approximately $22,000 beginning January 1, 2010 through the July 1, 2013 maturity date, with a balloon payment of approximately $3,705,000 due at maturity. If no event of default exists at maturity, the maturity date will automatically be extended for one additional year, to July 1, 2014, during which period the mortgage would bear interest at the one-month LIBOR Index plus 350 basis points, and would require monthly payments of principal and interest.  The Partnership may prepay the second mortgage at any time with 30 days written notice to the lender subject to a prepayment penalty. Total capitalized loan costs associated with the new mortgage were approximately $122,000 and are included in other assets.

 

The mortgage notes payable are non-recourse and are secured by a pledge of the Partnership’s investment properties and by a pledge of revenues from the respective investment properties.  The mortgage notes payable include a prepayment penalty if repaid prior to maturity.  Further, the properties may not be sold subject to existing indebtedness.

 

Scheduled principal payments of the mortgage notes payable subsequent to December 31, 2009 are as follows (in thousands):

 

2010

$ 1,269

2011

  1,334

2012

 16,413

2013

 17,737

2014

    115

Thereafter

  6,422

 

$43,290

 

Note C - Income Taxes

 

The Partnership is classified as a partnership for Federal income tax purposes. Accordingly, no provision for income taxes is made in the financial statements of the Partnership. Taxable income or loss of the Partnership is reported in the income tax returns of its partners.

 

The following is a reconciliation of reported net (loss) income and Federal taxable (loss) income for the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008 (in thousands, except per unit data):

 

 

2009

2008

Net (loss) income as reported

 $ (6,916)

 $    197

Add (deduct):

 

 

Depreciation differences

      323

     (460)

Gain on sale of investment property

       --

    2,018

Unearned income

       53

       89

Other

       32

     (474)

Federal taxable (loss) income

 $ (6,508)

 $  1,370

 

 

 

Federal taxable (loss) income per limited partnership

 

 

  unit

 $ (14.94)

 $  26.06

 

For 2009 and 2008, allocations under Internal Revenue Code Section 704(b) result in the limited partners being allocated a non-pro rata share of taxable (loss) income.

 

The following is a reconciliation between the Partnership's reported amounts and Federal tax basis of net assets and liabilities (in thousands):

 

 

 2009

2008

Net liabilities as reported

 $(17,367)

 $(10,451)

Land and buildings

   (2,127)

   (2,033)

Accumulated depreciation

   (7,725)

   (8,048)

Deferred sales commission

   7,947

   7,947

Syndication and distribution costs

   4,451

   4,451

Other

     431

     252

Net liabilities - Federal tax basis

 $(14,390)

 $ (7,882)

 

Note D - Transactions with Affiliated Parties

 

The Partnership has no employees and depends on the Managing General Partner and its affiliates for the management and administration of all Partnership activities. The Partnership Agreement provides for certain payments to affiliates for services and as reimbursement of certain expenses incurred by affiliates on behalf of the Partnership.

 

Affiliates of the Managing General Partner receive 5% of gross receipts from all of the Partnership's properties as compensation for providing property management services. The Partnership paid to such affiliates approximately $488,000 and $479,000 for the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively, which are included in operating expenses and loss from discontinued operations.

 

An affiliate of the Managing General Partner charged the Partnership for reimbursement of accountable administrative expenses amounting to approximately $132,000 and $208,000 for the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively, which is included in general and administrative expenses. In connection with the redevelopment projects started in 2006 (as discussed in "Note F"), an affiliate of the Managing General Partner is to receive a redevelopment planning fee on three of the properties of approximately $25,000 per investment property and a redevelopment supervision fee of 4% of the specified redevelopment costs, or approximately $1,376,000 based on the redevelopment costs.  The Partnership was charged approximately $29,000 and $596,000 in redevelopment planning and supervision fees during the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively, which are included in investment properties. At December 31, 2009 and 2008, approximately $143,000 and $90,000, respectively, of reimbursements were due to the Managing General Partner and are included in due to affiliates.

 

Pursuant to the Partnership Agreement, for managing the affairs of the Partnership, the Managing General Partner is entitled to receive a Partnership management fee equal to 10% of the Partnership's adjusted cash from operations as distributed. During the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, no fee was earned as there were no distributions from operations.

 

AIMCO Properties, L.P., an affiliate of the Managing General Partner has made available to the Partnership a credit line of up to $150,000 per property owned by the Partnership. During the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, this credit limit was exceeded and AIMCO Properties, L.P. advanced the Partnership approximately $909,000 and $14,767,000, respectively, to fund loan application deposits, operations, real estate taxes and redevelopment costs at the Partnership’s properties. AIMCO Properties, L.P. charges interest on advances under the terms permitted by the Partnership Agreement. The interest rates charged on the outstanding advances made to the Partnership range from the prime rate plus 0.5% to a variable rate based on the prime rate plus a market rate adjustment for similar type loans. Affiliates of the Managing General Partner review the market rate adjustment quarterly. The interest rates on outstanding advances at December 31, 2009 ranged from 3.75% to 5.25%. Interest expense was approximately $1,156,000 and $1,335,000 for the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively. During the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, the Partnership repaid approximately $8,289,000 and $8,225,000 of advances and accrued interest. At December 31, 2009 and 2008, the total advances and accrued interest due to AIMCO Properties, L.P. was approximately $17,145,000 and $23,369,000, respectively, and are included in due to affiliates. The Partnership may receive additional advances of funds from AIMCO Properties, L.P. although AIMCO Properties, L.P. is not obligated to provide such advances.  For more information on AIMCO Properties, L.P., including copies of its audited balance sheets, please see its reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

The Partnership insures its properties up to certain limits through coverage provided by AIMCO which is generally self-insured for a portion of losses and liabilities related to workers’ compensation, property casualty, general liability and vehicle liability. The Partnership insures its properties above the AIMCO limits through insurance policies obtained by AIMCO from insurers unaffiliated with the Managing General Partner. During the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, the Partnership paid AIMCO and its affiliates approximately $162,000 and $208,000, respectively, for insurance coverage and fees associated with policy claims administration.

 

In addition to its indirect ownership of the general partner interest in the Partnership, AIMCO and its affiliates owned 60,711.66 Units in the Partnership representing 68.00% of the outstanding Units at December 31, 2009. A number of these Units were acquired pursuant to tender offers made by AIMCO or its affiliates. It is possible that AIMCO or its affiliates will acquire additional Units in exchange for cash or a combination of cash and units in AIMCO Properties, L.P., the operating partnership of AIMCO, either through private purchases or tender offers. Pursuant to the Partnership Agreement, Unit holders holding a majority of the Units are entitled to take action with respect to a variety of matters that include, but are not limited to, voting on certain amendments to the Partnership Agreement and voting to remove the Managing General Partner. As a result of its ownership of 68.00% of the outstanding Units, AIMCO and its affiliates are in a position to influence all such voting decisions with respect to the Partnership. However, with respect to the 25,228.66 Units acquired on January 19, 1996, AIMCO IPLP, L.P. ("IPLP"), an affiliate of the Managing General Partner and of AIMCO, agreed to vote such Units: (i) against any increase in compensation payable to the Managing General Partner or to its affiliates; and (ii) on all other matters submitted by it or its affiliates, in proportion to the vote cast by third party unitholders. Except for the foregoing, no other limitations are imposed on IPLP's, AIMCO's or any other affiliates' right to vote each Unit held. Although the General Partner owes fiduciary duties to the limited partners of the Partnership, the Managing General Partner also owes fiduciary duties to the General Partner and AIMCO as the sole stockholder of the Managing General Partner. As a result, the duties of the Managing General Partner, as managing general partner, to the Partnership and its limited partners may come into conflict with the duties of the Managing General Partner to AIMCO as its sole stockholder.

 

Note E – Sale of Investment Property

 

On June 2, 2008, the Partnership sold Plantation Crossing Apartments to a third party for a gross sale price of approximately $11,350,000.  The net proceeds realized by the Partnership were approximately $11,180,000 after payment of closing costs. The Partnership used approximately $3,728,000 of the net proceeds to repay the mortgage encumbering the property.  As a result of the sale, the Partnership recorded a gain of approximately $7,180,000, which is included in gain from sale of discontinued operations, and a loss on the early extinguishment of debt of approximately $301,000 due to the write off of unamortized loan costs and a prepayment penalty of approximately $219,000, which is included in loss from discontinued operations for the year ended December 31, 2008.

 


Note F – Investment Properties and Accumulated Depreciation

 

 

 

Initial Cost

 

 

 

To Partnership

 

 

 

(in thousands)

 

 

 

 

Buildings

Net Cost

 

 

 

and Related

Capitalized

 

 

 

Personal

Subsequent to

Description

Encumbrances

Land

Property

Acquisition

 

(in thousands)

 

 

(in thousands)

Lakesideat Vinings

 

 

 

 

  Mountain

   $ 9,666

$ 1,206

$10,980

   $15,004

Greenspoint at Paradise

 

 

 

 

  Valley

    16,286

  2,165

 11,199

    12,466

The Peak at Vinings

 

 

 

 

  Mountain

    10,412

  1,632

 12,321

    17,788

Tamarind Bay Apartments

     6,926

    634

  6,485

     5,276

 

   $43,290

$ 5,637

$40,985

   $50,534

 

 

 

 

Gross Amount At Which Carried

 

 

At December 31, 2009

 

 

(in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Buildings

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

and Related

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Personal

 

Accumulated

Year of

Date

Depreciable

Description

Land

Property

Total

Depreciation

Construction

Acquired

Life

 

 

 

 

(in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lakeside at Vinings

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Mountain

$1,206

   $25,984

  $27,190

    $14,966

1983

12/83

5-30 yrs

Greenspoint at Paradise

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Valley

 2,140

    23,690

   25,830

     14,868

1984

2/84

5-30 yrs

The Peak at Vinings

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mountain

 1,632

    30,109

   31,741

     16,514

1982

4/84

5-30 yrs

Tamarind Bay

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Apartments

   587

    11,808

   12,395

      7,931

1981

7/84

5-30  yrs

 

$5,565

   $91,591

  $97,156

    $54,279

 

 

 

 

During 2005, the Partnership began a major redevelopment project at Tamarind Bay Apartments in order for it to become more competitive with other properties in the area in an effort to increase occupancy at the property.  The redevelopment was completed during the year ended December 31, 2008 at a total cost of approximately $2,446,000, of which approximately $2,433,000 was completed prior to 2008.

 

In November 2006, the Partnership began a major redevelopment project at Lakeside at Vinings Mountain in order to become more competitive with other properties in the area in an effort to increase occupancy at the property.  The redevelopment consisted of improvements to building exteriors, apartment interiors and common areas.  The building exterior improvements consisted of upgrading of sidewalks, parking lots, doors, balconies and breezeways. The interior improvements consisted of upgrading appliances, kitchen and bathroom cabinetry and countertops, flooring, doors and light fixtures. The common area improvements consisted of upgrading the property’s pool, clubhouse and fitness facility, adding walking trails, gazebos and barbecue areas, converting the tennis court to a dog park, increasing the number of garage spaces and storage rooms and improving the property’s landscaping, exterior lighting and signage. The redevelopment was completed in July 2009 at a total cost of approximately $11,760,000.

 

In November 2006, the Partnership began a major redevelopment project at Greenspoint at Paradise Valley in order to become more competitive with other properties in the area in an effort to increase occupancy at the property.  The redevelopment consisted of improvements to building exteriors, apartment interiors and common areas.  The building exterior improvements consisted of roof replacements to two buildings, exterior painting and upgrading of sidewalks, stairwells and windows.  The interior improvements consisted of upgrading appliances, kitchen and bathroom cabinetry and countertops, flooring, doors and hardware and lighting. The common area improvements consisted of upgrading the property’s pool, hot tub, barbecue area, clubhouse and fitness facility, adding a new business center and improving the property’s landscaping, exterior lighting and signage. The redevelopment was completed in June 2009 at a total cost of approximately $9,404,000.

 

In November 2006, the Partnership began a major redevelopment project at The Peak at Vinings Mountain in order to become more competitive with other properties in the area in an effort to increase occupancy at the property. The redevelopment consisted of improvements to building exteriors, apartment interiors and common areas.  The building exterior improvements consisted of upgrading of sidewalks, parking lots, doors, balconies and breezeways. The interior improvements consisted of upgrading appliances, kitchen and bathroom cabinetry and countertops, flooring, doors, light fixtures and heating and cooling elements. The common area improvements consisted of upgrading the property’s pool, clubhouse and fitness facility, adding a playground and dog park, increasing the number of garage spaces and storage rooms and improving the property’s landscaping, exterior lighting and signage. The redevelopment was completed in July 2009 at a total cost of approximately $13,839,000.

 

During the year ended December 31, 2008, approximately $269,000 of construction period interest, approximately $50,000 of construction period real estate taxes, and approximately $24,000 of construction period operating costs were capitalized related to the redevelopment projects described above. There were no such costs capitalized during the year ended December 31, 2009. The projects were funded by advances from AIMCO Properties, L.P., financing proceeds, sale proceeds, operating cash flow, and Partnership reserves.

 

Reconciliation of "Investment Properties and Accumulated Depreciation":

 

 

Years Ended December 31,

 

2009

2008

 

(in thousands)

Investment Properties

 

 

Balance at beginning of year

$ 95,712

$ 92,328

  Property improvements

   1,444

  15,284

  Sale of investment property

      --

  (11,900)

Balance at end of year

$ 97,156

$ 95,712

 

 

 

Accumulated Depreciation

 

 

Balance at beginning of year

$ 46,451

$ 47,878

  Additions charged to expense

   7,828

   6,521

  Sale of investment property

      --

   (7,948)

Balance at end of year

$ 54,279

$ 46,451

 

The aggregate cost of the investment properties for Federal income tax purposes at December 31, 2009 and 2008 is approximately $95,029,000 and $93,679,000, respectively. The accumulated depreciation for Federal income tax purposes at December 31, 2009 and 2008 is approximately $62,004,000 and $54,499,000, respectively. 

 
Note G - Contingencies

 

As previously disclosed, AIMCO Properties, L.P. and NHP Management Company, both affiliates of the Managing General Partner, were defendants in a lawsuit, filed as a collective action in August 2003 in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, alleging that they willfully violated the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) by failing to pay maintenance workers overtime for time worked in excess of 40 hours per week (“overtime claims”). The plaintiffs also contended that AIMCO Properties, L.P. and NHP Management Company (“the Defendants”) failed to compensate maintenance workers for time that they were required to be "on-call" (“on-call claims”). In March 2007, the court in the District of Columbia decertified the collective action. In July 2007, plaintiffs’ counsel filed individual cases in Federal court in 22 jurisdictions.  In the second quarter of 2008, AIMCO Properties, L.P. settled the overtime cases involving 652 plaintiffs and established a framework for resolving the 88 remaining “on-call” claims and the attorneys’ fees claimed by plaintiffs’ counsel. As a result, the lawsuits asserted in the 22 Federal courts have been dismissed. During the fourth quarter of 2008, the Partnership paid approximately $2,000 for settlement amounts for alleged unpaid overtime to employees who had worked at the Partnership’s investment property.  At this time, the 88 remaining “on-call” claims and the attorneys’ fees claimed by plaintiffs’ counsel are not resolved. The parties have selected six “on-call” claims that will proceed forward through the arbitration process and have selected arbitrators. After those arbitrations have been completed the parties will revisit settling the on-call claims.  The first two arbitrations took place in December 2009, and the Defendants received a defense verdict against the first two claimants, and the plaintiffs dismissed the claims of the next two claimants.  The remaining two arbitrations will take place in April 2010. The Managing General Partner is uncertain as to the amount of any additional loss that may be allocable to the Partnership. Therefore, the Partnership cannot estimate whether any additional loss will occur or a potential range of loss.

 

The Partnership is unaware of any other pending or outstanding litigation matters involving it or its investment properties that are not of a routine nature arising in the ordinary course of business.

 

Environmental

 

Various Federal, state and local laws subject property owners or operators to liability for management, and the costs of removal or remediation, of certain hazardous substances present on a property, including lead-based paint. Such laws often impose liability without regard to whether the owner or operator knew of, or was responsible for, the release or presence of the hazardous substances. The presence of, or the failure to manage or remedy properly, hazardous substances may adversely affect occupancy at affected apartment communities and the ability to sell or finance affected properties. In addition to the costs associated with investigation and remediation actions brought by government agencies, and potential fines or penalties imposed by such agencies in connection therewith, the presence of hazardous substances on a property could result in claims by private plaintiffs for personal injury, disease, disability or other infirmities. Various laws also impose liability for the cost of removal, remediation or disposal of hazardous substances through a licensed disposal or treatment facility. Anyone who arranges for the disposal or treatment of hazardous substances is potentially liable under such laws. These laws often impose liability whether or not the person arranging for the disposal ever owned or operated the disposal facility. In connection with the ownership, operation and management of its properties, the Partnership could potentially be liable for environmental liabilities or costs associated with its properties.

 

Mold

 

The Partnership is aware of lawsuits against owners and managers of multifamily properties asserting claims of personal injury and property damage caused by the presence of mold, some of which have resulted in substantial monetary judgments or settlements.  The Partnership has only limited insurance coverage for property damage loss claims arising from the presence of mold and for personal injury claims related to mold exposure.  Affiliates of the Managing General Partner have implemented policies, procedures, third-party audits and training and the Managing General Partner believes that these measures will prevent or eliminate mold exposure and will minimize the effects that mold may have on residents.  To date, the Partnership has not incurred any material costs or liabilities relating to claims of mold exposure or to abate mold conditions.  Because the law regarding mold is unsettled and subject to change the Managing General Partner can make no assurance that liabilities resulting from the presence of or exposure to mold will not have a material adverse effect on the Partnership’s financial condition or results of operations.


Item 9.     Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

 

None.

 

Item 9A(T).Controls and Procedures

 

(a)            Disclosure Controls and Procedures

 

The Partnership’s management, with the participation of the principal executive officer and principal financial officer of the Managing General Partner, who are the equivalent of the Partnership’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer, respectively, has evaluated the effectiveness of the Partnership’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on such evaluation, the principal executive officer and principal financial officer of the Managing General Partner, who are the equivalent of the Partnership’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer, respectively, have concluded that, as of the end of such period, the Partnership’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective. 

 

Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

 

The Partnership’s management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting. Internal control over financial reporting is defined in Rule 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act as a process designed by, or under the supervision of, the principal executive and principal financial officers of the Managing General Partner, who are the equivalent of the Partnership’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer, respectively, and effected by the Partnership’s management and other personnel to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and includes those policies and procedures that:

 

·         pertain to the maintenance of records that in reasonable detail accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of assets;

 

·         provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures are being made only in accordance with authorizations of the Partnership’s management; and

 

·         provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

 

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risks that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

 

The Partnership’s management assessed the effectiveness of the Partnership’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2009.  In making this assessment, the Partnership’s management used the criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) in Internal Control-Integrated Framework.

 

Based on their assessment, the Partnership’s management concluded that, as of December 31, 2009, the Partnership’s internal control over financial reporting is effective.

 

This annual report does not include an attestation report of the Partnership’s registered public accounting firm regarding internal control over financial reporting.  Management’s report was not subject to the attestation by the Partnership’s registered public accounting firm pursuant to temporary rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission that permit the Partnership to provide only management’s report in this annual report.

 

(b)            Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting.

 

There has been no change in the Partnership’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) during the fourth quarter of 2009 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Partnership’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

Item 9B.    Other Information

 

None.

 


PART III

 

Item 10.    Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance

 

Neither Century Properties Fund XIX, LP (the “Partnership” or the “Registrant”) nor Fox Partners II (“Fox”), the general partner of the Partnership, has any directors or officers. Fox Capital Management Corporation (“FCMC” or the “Managing General Partner”), the managing general partner of Fox, manages and controls substantially all of the Partnership’s affairs and has general responsibility and ultimate authority in all matters affecting its business.

 

The names and ages of, as well as the positions and offices held by, the present directors and officers of the Managing General Partner are set forth below. There are no family relationships between or among any officers or directors.

 

Name

Age

Position

 

 

 

Steven D. Cordes

38

Director and Senior Vice President

John Bezzant

47

Director and Senior Vice President

Timothy J. Beaudin

51

President and Chief Operating Officer

Ernest M. Freedman

39

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Lisa R. Cohn

41

Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary

Paul Beldin

36

Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer

Stephen B. Waters

48

Senior Director of Partnership Accounting

 

Steven D. Cordes was appointed as a Director of the Managing General Partner effective March 2, 2009.  Mr. Cordes has been a Senior Vice President of the Managing General Partner and AIMCO since May 2007.  Mr. Cordes joined AIMCO in 2001 as a Vice President of Capital Markets with responsibility for AIMCO’s joint ventures and equity capital markets activity.  Prior to joining AIMCO, Mr. Cordes was a manager in the financial consulting practice of PricewaterhouseCoopers.  Effective March 2009, Mr. Cordes was appointed to serve as the equivalent of the chief executive officer of the Partnership.  Mr. Cordes brings particular expertise to the Board in the areas of asset management as well as finance and accounting.

 

John Bezzant was appointed as a Director of the Managing General Partner effective December 16, 2009.  Mr. Bezzant has been a Senior Vice President of the Managing General Partner and AIMCO since joining AIMCO in June 2006.   Prior to joining AIMCO, from 2005 to June 2006, Mr. Bezzant was a First Vice President at Prologis, a Denver, Colorado-based real estate investment trust, and from 1986 to 2005, Mr. Bezzant served as Vice President, Asset Management at Catellus Development Corporation, a San Francisco, California-based real estate investment trust.  Mr. Bezzant brings particular expertise to the Board in the areas of real estate finance, property operations, sales and development.

 

Timothy J. Beaudin was appointed President and Chief Operating Officer of AIMCO and the Managing General Partner in February 2009.  He joined AIMCO and the Managing General Partner as Executive Vice President and Chief Development Officer in October 2005 and was appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Property Operating Officer of the Managing General Partner and AIMCO in October 2008.  Mr. Beaudin oversees conventional and affordable property operations, transactions, asset management, and redevelopment and construction services for AIMCO and the Managing General Partner.  Prior to joining AIMCO and beginning in 1995, Mr. Beaudin was with Catellus Development Corporation.  During his last five years at Catellus, Mr. Beaudin served as Executive Vice President, with management responsibility for development, construction and asset management.

 

Ernest M. Freedman was appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Managing General Partner and AIMCO in November 2009.   Mr. Freedman joined AIMCO in 2007 as Senior Vice President of Financial Planning and Analysis and has served as Senior Vice President of Finance since February 2009, responsible for financial planning, tax, accounting and related areas.  Prior to joining AIMCO, from 2004 to 2007, Mr. Freedman served as chief financial officer of HEI Hotels and Resorts.

 

Lisa R. Cohn was appointed Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of the Managing General Partner and AIMCO in December 2007.  From January 2004 to December 2007, Ms. Cohn served as Senior Vice President and Assistant General Counsel of AIMCO.  Ms. Cohn joined AIMCO in July 2002 as Vice President and Assistant General Counsel.  Prior to joining AIMCO, Ms. Cohn was in private practice with the law firm of Hogan and Hartson LLP.

 

Paul Beldin joined AIMCO in May 2008 and has served as Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer of AIMCO and the Managing General Partner since that time.  Prior to joining AIMCO, Mr. Beldin served as controller and then as chief financial officer of America First Apartment Investors, Inc., a publicly traded multifamily real estate investment trust, from May 2005 to September 2007 when the company was acquired by Sentinel Real Estate Corporation.  Prior to joining America First Apartment Investors, Inc., Mr. Beldin was a senior manager at Deloitte and Touche LLP, where he was employed from August 1996 to May 2005, including two years as an audit manager in SEC services at Deloitte’s national office.

 

Stephen B. Waters was appointed Senior Director of Partnership Accounting of AIMCO and the Managing General Partner in June 2009.  Mr. Waters has responsibility for partnership accounting with AIMCO and serves as the principal financial officer of the Managing General Partner.  Mr. Waters joined AIMCO as a Director of Real Estate Accounting in September 1999 and was appointed Vice President of the Managing General Partner and AIMCO in April 2004.  Prior to joining AIMCO, Mr. Waters was a senior manager at Ernst & Young LLP.

 

The Registrant is not aware of the involvement in any legal proceedings with respect to the directors and executive officers listed in this Item 10.

 

One or more of the above persons are also directors and/or officers of a general partner (or general partner of a general partner) of limited partnerships which either have a class of securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or are subject to the reporting requirements of Section 15(d) of such Act. Further, one or more of the above persons are also officers of Apartment Investment and Management Company and the general partner of AIMCO Properties, L.P., entities that have a class of securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or are subject to the reporting requirements of Section 15 (d) of such Act.

 

The board of directors of the Managing General Partner does not have a separate audit committee. As such, the board of directors of the Managing General Partner fulfills the functions of an audit committee. The board of directors has determined that Steven D. Cordes meets the requirement of an "audit committee financial expert".

 

The directors and officers of the Managing General Partner with authority over the Partnership are all employees of subsidiaries of AIMCO. AIMCO has adopted a code of ethics that applies to such directors and officers that is posted on AIMCO's website (www.AIMCO.com). AIMCO's website is not incorporated by reference to this filing.

 

Item 11.    Executive Compensation

 

Neither the directors nor any of the officers of the Managing General Partner received any remuneration from the Partnership during the year ended December 31, 2009.

 


Item 12.    Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters

 

Except as noted below, no person or entity was known by the Partnership to be the beneficial owner of more than 5% of the Units of Limited Partnership Interest of the Partnership as of December 31, 2009.

 

Entity

Number of Units

Percent of Total

 

 

 

AIMCO IPLP, L.P.

25,228.66

28.26%

  (an affiliate of AIMCO)

 

 

Fox Capital Management Corporation

   100.00

 0.11%

  (an affiliate of AIMCO)

 

 

IPLP Acquisition I, LLC

 4,892.00

 5.48%

  (an affiliate of AIMCO)

 

 

AIMCO Properties, L.P.

30,491.00

34.15%

  (an affiliate of AIMCO)

 

 

 

AIMCO IPLP, L.P. Fox Capital Management Corporation and IPLP Acquisition I, LLC are indirectly ultimately owned by AIMCO. Their business address is 55 Beattie Place, Greenville, South Carolina 29601.

 

AIMCO Properties, L.P. is indirectly ultimately controlled by AIMCO. Its business address is 4582 S. Ulster St. Parkway, Suite 1100, Denver, Colorado 80237.

 

No director or officer of the Managing General Partner owns any Units.

 

Item 13.    Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence

 

The Partnership has no employees and depends on the Managing General Partner and its affiliates for the management and administration of all Partnership activities. The Partnership Agreement provides for certain payments to affiliates for services and as reimbursement of certain expenses incurred by affiliates on behalf of the Partnership.

 

Affiliates of the Managing General Partner receive 5% of gross receipts from all of the Partnership's properties as compensation for providing property management services. The Partnership paid to such affiliates approximately $488,000 and $479,000 for the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively, which are included in operating expenses and loss from discontinued operations on the statements of operations included in “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data”.

 

An affiliate of the Managing General Partner charged the Partnership for reimbursement of accountable administrative expenses amounting to approximately $132,000 and $208,000 for the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively, which is included in general and administrative expenses on the statements of operations included in “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data”. In connection with the redevelopment projects started in 2006, an affiliate of the Managing General Partner is to receive a redevelopment planning fee on three of the properties of approximately $25,000 per investment property and a redevelopment supervision fee of 4% of the specified redevelopment costs, or approximately $1,376,000 based on the redevelopment costs.  The Partnership was charged approximately $29,000 and $596,000 in redevelopment planning and supervision fees during the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively, which are included in investment properties on the balance sheets included in “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data”. At December 31, 2009 and 2008, approximately $143,000 and $90,000, respectively, of reimbursements were due to the Managing General Partner and are included in due to affiliates on the balance sheets included in “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data”.

 

Pursuant to the Partnership Agreement, for managing the affairs of the Partnership, the Managing General Partner is entitled to receive a Partnership management fee equal to 10% of the Partnership's adjusted cash from operations as distributed. During the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, no fee was earned as there were no distributions from operations.

 

AIMCO Properties, L.P., an affiliate of the Managing General Partner has made available to the Partnership a credit line of up to $150,000 per property owned by the Partnership. During the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, this credit limit was exceeded and AIMCO Properties, L.P. advanced the Partnership approximately $909,000 and $14,767,000, respectively, to fund loan application deposits, operations, real estate taxes and redevelopment costs at the Partnership’s properties. AIMCO Properties, L.P. charges interest on advances under the terms permitted by the Partnership Agreement. The interest rates charged on the outstanding advances made to the Partnership range from the prime rate plus 0.5% to a variable rate based on the prime rate plus a market rate adjustment for similar type loans. Affiliates of the Managing General Partner review the market rate adjustment quarterly. The interest rates on outstanding advances at December 31, 2009 ranged from 3.75% to 5.25%. Interest expense was approximately $1,156,000 and $1,335,000 for the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively. During the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, the Partnership repaid approximately $8,289,000 and $8,225,000 of advances and accrued interest. At December 31, 2009 and 2008, the total advances and accrued interest due to AIMCO Properties, L.P. was approximately $17,145,000 and $23,369,000, respectively, and are included in due to affiliates. The Partnership may receive additional advances of funds from AIMCO Properties, L.P. although AIMCO Properties, L.P. is not obligated to provide such advances.  For more information on AIMCO Properties, L.P., including copies of its audited balance sheets, please see its reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

The Partnership insures its properties up to certain limits through coverage provided by AIMCO which is generally self-insured for a portion of losses and liabilities related to workers’ compensation, property casualty, general liability and vehicle liability. The Partnership insures its properties above the AIMCO limits through insurance policies obtained by AIMCO from insurers unaffiliated with the Managing General Partner. During the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, the Partnership paid AIMCO and its affiliates approximately $162,000 and $208,000, respectively, for insurance coverage and fees associated with policy claims administration.

 

In addition to its indirect ownership of the general partner interest in the Partnership, AIMCO and its affiliates owned 60,711.66 Units in the Partnership representing 68.00% of the outstanding Units at December 31, 2009. A number of these Units were acquired pursuant to tender offers made by AIMCO or its affiliates. It is possible that AIMCO or its affiliates will acquire additional Units in exchange for cash or a combination of cash and units in AIMCO Properties, L.P., the operating partnership of AIMCO, either through private purchases or tender offers. Pursuant to the Partnership Agreement, Unit holders holding a majority of the Units are entitled to take action with respect to a variety of matters that include, but are not limited to, voting on certain amendments to the Partnership Agreement and voting to remove the Managing General Partner. As a result of its ownership of 68.00% of the outstanding Units, AIMCO and its affiliates are in a position to influence all such voting decisions with respect to the Partnership. However, with respect to the 25,228.66 Units acquired on January 19, 1996, AIMCO IPLP, L.P. ("IPLP"), an affiliate of the Managing General Partner and of AIMCO, agreed to vote such Units: (i) against any increase in compensation payable to the Managing General Partner or to its affiliates; and (ii) on all other matters submitted by it or its affiliates, in proportion to the vote cast by third party unitholders. Except for the foregoing, no other limitations are imposed on IPLP's, AIMCO's or any other affiliates' right to vote each Unit held. Although the General Partner owes fiduciary duties to the limited partners of the Partnership, the Managing General Partner also owes fiduciary duties to the General Partner and AIMCO as the sole stockholder of the Managing General Partner. As a result, the duties of the Managing General Partner, as managing general partner, to the Partnership and its limited partners may come into conflict with the duties of the Managing General Partner to AIMCO as its sole stockholder.

 

Neither of the Managing General Partner's directors is independent under the independence standards established for New York Stock Exchange listed companies as both directors are employed by the parent of the Managing General Partner.

 

Item 14.    Principal Accounting Fees and Services

 

The Managing General Partner has reappointed Ernst & Young LLP as independent auditors to audit the financial statements of the Partnership for 2010.  The aggregate fees billed for services rendered by Ernst & Young LLP for 2009 and 2008 are described below.

 

Audit Fees.  Fees for audit services totaled approximately $60,000 and $77,000 for 2009 and 2008, respectively.  Fees for audit services also include fees for the reviews of the Partnership's Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q.

 

Tax Fees.  Fees for tax services totaled approximately $12,000 and $16,000 for 2009 and 2008, respectively.


PART IV

 

Item 15.  Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules

 

(a)   The following financial statements of the Registrant are included in Item 8:

 

Balance Sheets at December 31, 2009 and 2008.

 

Statements of Operations for the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008.

 

Statements of Changes in Partners' Deficit for the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008.

 

Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008.

 

Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Schedules are omitted for the reason that they are inapplicable or equivalent information has been included elsewhere herein.

 

(b)   Exhibits:

 

      See Exhibit Index.

 

The agreements included as exhibits to this Form 10-K contain representations and warranties by each of the parties to the applicable agreement. These representations and warranties have been made solely for the benefit of the other parties to the applicable agreement and:

 

  • should not in all instances be treated as categorical statements of fact, but rather as a way of allocating the risk to one of the parties if those statements prove to be inaccurate;

 

  • have been qualified by disclosures that were made to the other party in connection with the negotiation of the applicable agreement, which disclosures are not necessarily reflected in the agreement;

 

  • may apply standards of materiality in a way that is different from what may be viewed as material to an investor; and

 

  • were made only as of the date of the applicable agreement or such other date or dates as may be specified in the agreement and are subject to more recent developments.

 

Accordingly, these representations and warranties may not describe the actual state of affairs as of the date they were made or at any other time. The Partnership acknowledges that, notwithstanding the inclusion of the foregoing cautionary statements, it is responsible for considering whether additional specific disclosures of material information regarding material contractual provisions are required to make the statements in this Form 10-K not misleading. Additional information about the Partnership may be found elsewhere in this Form 10-K and the Partnership’s other public filings, which are available without charge through the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

 


SIGNATURES

 

 

 

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

 

CENTURY PROPERTIES FUND XIX, LP

 

 

 

By:   FOX PARTNERS II

 

      General Partner

 

 

 

By:   FOX CAPITAL MANAGEMENT CORPORATION

 

      Managing General Partner

 

 

 

By:   /s/Steven D. Cordes

 

      Steven D. Cordes

 

      Senior Vice President

 

 

 

By:   /s/Stephen B. Waters

 

      Stephen B. Waters

 

      Senior Director of Partnership

Accounting

 

 

 

Date: March 29, 2010

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

 

/s/John Bezzant

Director and Senior

Date: March 29, 2010

John Bezzant

Vice President

 

 

 

 

/s/Steven D. Cordes

Director and Senior

Date: March 29, 2010

Steven D. Cordes

Vice President

 

 

 

 

/s/Stephen B. Waters

Senior Director of Partnership

Date: March 29, 2010

Stephen B. Waters

Accounting

 

 


CENTURY PROPERTIES FUND XIX, LP

EXHIBIT INDEX

 

 

Exhibit       Description of Exhibit

 

2.1           NPI, Inc. Stock Purchase Agreement, dated as of August 7, 1995, incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K dated August 7, 1995.

 

2.2           Partnership Units Purchase Agreement dated as of August 17, 1995, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to Form 8-K filed by Insignia Financial Group, Inc. ("Insignia") with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 1, 1995.

 

2.3           Management Purchase Agreement dated as of August 17, 1995, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.2 to Form 8-K filed by Insignia with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 1, 1995.

 

2.4           Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of October 1, 1998, by and between AIMCO and IPT (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.4 of Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K dated October 1, 1998).

 

2.5           Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of August 29, 2008, by and between Century Properties Fund XIX, a California limited partnership, and Century Properties Fund XIX, LP, a Delaware limited partnership (incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q dated June 30, 2009).

 

3.4           Agreement of Limited Partnership Century Properties Fund XIX, incorporated by reference to Exhibit A to the Prospectus of the Partnership dated September 20, 1983, as amended on June 13, 1989, and as thereafter supplemented contained in the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-11 (Reg. No. 2-79007).

 

3.5           Amendment to the Amended and Restated Limited Partnership Agreement Century Properties Fund XIX, dated September 29, 2003, incorporated by reference to Current Report on Form 8-K dated September 29, 2003.

 

3.6           Second Amendment to the Amended and Restated Limited Partnership Agreement Century Properties Fund XIX, dated December 4, 2006 (filed with Form 10-KSB of Registrant dated December 31, 2006 and incorporated herein by reference).

 

3.7           Second Amendment to the Amended and Restated Limited Partnership Agreement of Century Properties Fund XIX, LP, dated August 29, 2008 (incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q dated September 30, 2008).

 

10.16         Multifamily Note dated June 25, 2003 between Century Properties Fund XIX, LP and KeyCorp Real Estate Capital Markets, Inc., incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated June 25, 2003.

 

10.17         Replacement Reserve Agreement dated June 25, 2003 between Century Properties Fund XIX, LP and KeyCorp Real Estate Capital Markets, Inc., incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated June 25, 2003.

 

10.18         Repair Escrow Agreement dated June 25, 2003 between Century Properties Fund XIX, LP and KeyCorp Real Estate Capital Markets, Inc., incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated June 25, 2003.

 

10.19         Multifamily Note dated June 25, 2003 between Century Properties Fund XIX, LP and KeyCorp Real Estate Capital Markets, Inc., incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated June 25, 2003.

 

10.20         Replacement Reserve Agreement dated June 25, 2003 between Century Properties Fund XIX, LP and KeyCorp Real Estate Capital Markets, Inc., incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated June 25, 2003.

 

10.21         Repair Escrow Agreement dated June 25, 2003 between Century Properties Fund XIX, LP and KeyCorp Real Estate Capital Markets, Inc., incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated June 25, 2003.

 

10.26         Promissory Note dated May 17, 2005 between Century Properties Fund XIX, a California limited partnership and ING USA Annuity and Life Insurance Company incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated May 17, 2005.

 

10.27         Deed of Trust, Security Agreement, Financing Statement and Fixture Filing, dated May 17, 2005 between Century Properties Fund XIX, LP, a California limited partnership and ING USA Annuity and Life Insurance Company incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated May 17, 2005.

 

10.37         Multifamily Note dated June 30, 2006 between Century Properties Fund XIX, LP, a California limited partnership and Capmark Finance Inc., a California corporation, incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated June 30, 2006.

 

10.38         Amended and Restated Multifamily Note dated June 30, 2006 between Century Properties Fund XIX, LP, a California limited partnership and Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated June 30, 2006.

 

10.39         Modification Agreement between ING Life Insurance and Annuity Company, a Connecticut corporation, and Century Properties Fund XIX, LP, a California limited partnership, dated March 30, 2007 (incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated March 30, 2007).

 

10.40         Loan Agreement between ING Life Insurance and Annuity Company, a Connecticut corporation, and Century Properties Fund XIX, LP, a California limited partnership, dated March 30, 2007 (incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated March 30, 2007).

 

10.41         Promissory Note (“Note B”) between ING Life Insurance and Annuity Company, a Connecticut corporation, and Century Properties Fund XIX, LP, a California limited partnership, dated March 30, 2007 (incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated March 30, 2007).

 

10.42         Promissory Note (“Note C”) between ING Life Insurance and Annuity Company, a Connecticut corporation, and Century Properties Fund XIX, LP, a California limited partnership, dated March 30, 2007 (incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated March 30, 2007).

 

10.43         Promissory Note (“Note D”) between ING Life Insurance and Annuity Company, a Connecticut corporation, and Century Properties Fund XIX, LP, a California limited partnership, dated March 30, 2007 (incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated March 30, 2007).

 

10.48         Multifamily Note between Lakeside at Vinings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, and Keycorp Real Estate Capital Markets, Inc., an Ohio corporation, dated November 4, 2009 (incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated November 4, 2009).

 

10.49         Multifamily Note between Peak at Vinings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, and Keycorp Real Estate Capital Markets, Inc., an Ohio corporation, dated November 4, 2009 (incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated November 4, 2009).

 

31.1          Certification of equivalent of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Securities Exchange Act Rules 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a), as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

31.2          Certification of equivalent of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Securities Exchange Act Rules 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a), as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

32.1          Certification of the equivalent of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.